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CPS Employee Leaked Private Student Info To Noble Charter Network: District

"We deeply regret this violation of your privacy," CPS told parents.

19th Ward Parents Vow To Fight O'Shea's School Merger Plan Until It's Dead

Upset parents and teachers filled a Chicago Board of Education meeting Downtown on Wednesday morning.

Teachers Union Chief Calls CPS' $100M in School Cuts an 'Act of War'

"We're gonna do our very best to avoid teacher layoffs," said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool.

Ald. Burke Got $1K Donation from Charter Group After Supporting Noble Plan

But Burke has since told elections officials the donation was "misplaced" and never made it to the bank.

Dyett Hunger Strikers Enter Third Week, Call on Rahm to Move Up Hearing

Half of the 12 Dyett High School hunger strikers came to City Hall on the 15th day of their protest.

Teachers, Parents Rail Against CPS Budget, Dyett Hunger Striker Collapses

Dyett High School hunger striker Jeanette Ramann collapsed leaving the Board of Education meeting.

Except Decatur, Affected West Ridge, Rogers Park School Times Change Again

CPS announced Monday it was reverting back to original start times at 34 schools after complaints.

Claypool To Head CPS, Calls It 'Single Most Challenging' Task of Career

Mayor Rahm Emanuel also named Frank Clark to replace David Vitale as head of the Board of Education.

Chicago Urban League to Host Gubernatorial Debate

The debate will take place at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Woods Elementary Parent: City Should Fund Schools, Not New Stadiums

Closing Woods Math & Science Academy could put children in danger next school year, some say.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.