Pat O'Connor

A prominent charter school operator slammed CPS after its proposal to open a school was denied.

"CPS is graduating kids that can barely read. I can't hire them," one prospective school leader said.

Critics say Passages Charter School's plan, presented Monday night, will hurt local high schools.

The Lincoln Avenue store is set to close Dec. 28 barring an 11th-hour buyer stepping forward.

Police tried to reassure residents Tuesday, saying the bad seeds typically come from elsewhere.

Aldermen largely debated TIFs instead of a procedural issue involving the Rules Committee.

Neighbors in the area surrounding Gross Park were warned of increased gang activity in the vicinity.

The 20-acre plot of land near Rosehill Cemetery should primarily be a wildlife habitat, they say.

The property's managers applied Wednesday to redevelop the site into a 12-story, 214-unit building.

Ald. Pat O'Connor updated the progress of neighborhood projects at his first summer town hall meeting.

Residents, activists voiced concerns about the proposed school as company officials touted their record.

A graduate student needs a developer with deep pockets to achieve her dream.

Ald. Pat O'Connor (40th) showed off site plans calling for a warming station and a park-and-ride.

The 20-acre "passive" park plan concerned some neighbors worried about traffic and disturbing habitats.

Ald. Pat O'Connor unveiled a final proposal for the embattled site that has been an "eyesore" for years.