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Joseph Ocol

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Taahir Levi, a third grader, received the award for being tops in his competition category.

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Ald. Ray Lopez is helping Englewood grade school's chess team get to world's largest tourney next week.

West Englewood »

Seventh-grader Tamya Fultz beat eighth-graders to take first place in the CPS South Conference playoffs.

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Almost 200 of the school's 457 students are learning the game, compared to 30 last year.

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Some of the members Earle STEM Academy team met the president while he was in town over the weekend.

Englewood »

Earle STEM Academy teacher Joseph Ocol said he'll give his pay to the chess team, but not CTU.

Englewood »

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis is trying to schedule a meeting with the team and White House officials, or Obama.

Englewood »

The Earle STEM Academy girls' chess team took first place at a national competition in Chicago.

Englewood »

An Earle STEM Academy teacher said a CTU official asked him to give up his April 1 pay.

Englewood »

"I feel my loyalty to the union stops where my dedication to my students begins," Joseph Ocol said.

Englewood »

A GoFundMe campaign is trying to raise $17,000 after the chess team's budget was cut.

Englewood »

The students have won four first-place trophies this academic year.

West Loop »

Rick Rysso spent the better part of two years shooting the film, and just released its first trailer.

Albany Park »

Albany Park's Joseph Ocol would like to raise $25,000 for prosthetic arms for Mary Joy Tuboro, 12.

East Garfield Park »

Founder Joseph Ocol started the chess team to teach West Side students lessons in life.