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McClellan Bulldogs Headed to Autism Walk

The Bridgeport school, a magnet program for autistic students, will march in a show of support.

CPS Budget Cuts to Slam Some South Side Schools, Principals Say

Parents and principals say teacher's aides will be cut under the new CPS "per-pupil" budgeting system.

CPS School Closings: Parkman School to Close, Others Spared

Parents, workers bewildered at CPS decision to close South Side school.

Autistic Student's Progress at Stake if McClellan School Closes, Mom Says

Parents and faculty worried about fate of Bridgeport school’s robust special education programs.

CPS School Closings Plan Has South Side Schools Making Pitch to Stay Open

Pershing Network parents, faculty and students pleaded their case in front of CPS officials Thursday.

Seven Pershing Network Schools on CPS List for Potential Closings

Controversial list released by school district includes seven Southwest Side elementary schools.

McClellan School Waits for Word on CPS Closings

Faculty and parents are concerned about the school's future.

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.