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Use TIF Funds To Avert Teachers Strike, Aldermen Tell Rahm

Ald. Harry Osterman said the city's on edge as a Tuesday strike deadline approaches.

Protesters Join Aldermen In Calling For $1,000 More Per CPS Pupil

Protesters at the Board of Education backed three aldermanic proposals to raise a total of $400 million.

CPS Parents Rip Ald. Burns, Demand Vote Halting New Charter Schools

Protesters accused Ald. Burns of blocking a resolution seeking a moratorium on new charter schools.

Kenwood Academic Center's Move Into Canter Praised by Rahm, Byrd-Bennett

Education groups said the alderman never bothered holding meetings before claiming neighborhood support.

Dyett High Protesters Rip Alderman, Mayor, CPS

Ald. William Burns denied making a "backroom deal" to move another school into the building.

CPS Adds Hurdle for Parents Trying to Keep Canter Middle School Open

Canter supporters are hustling to form a council now considered key to swaying the Board of Education.

CPS to Present Its 10-Year Plan for Hyde Park Schools

Local education advocates say the CPS projections overlook the impact of many new planned apartments.

CPS Closings: Canter Middle School to Get One-Year Reprieve

Canter will remain open for another year after parents and teachers pleaded with CPS to keep it open.

Ray Elementary Principal, Assistant Principal Reassigned, CPS Won't Say Why

Local School Council won't get to vote on interim principal, nor permanent one until 2015.

Ray Elementary Principal Booted, Former Leader Takes Helm

Ray Principal Tatia Beckwith and Assistant Principal Jeffrey Alstadt reassigned, parents told in letter.

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.