Will Burns

Mayor Rahm Emanuel touted the bridge's replacement as proof of the city's investment in Bronzeville.

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

Activists have pressed Burns to offer a plan to save the school from closure next year.

Although the number of minorities increased at the 10 schools, there was a drop at the four top schools.

They'll wait for the General Assembly to raise it statewide, but are "poised to move" in Chicago.

Electronics also will be accepted for recycling at Kenwood Academy.

Ald. Will Burns dismissed it as "political theater," insisting he wants to keep Dyett High School open.

Burns declined to sign on to a plan to keep Dyett open, but promised a report on community opinion.

Kenwood would move its academic program into the closed school in 2016 under the alderman's plan.

Dyett boosters chided Burns for failing to engage as the community made plans to save the school.

Jamaica Foods owner Salah Joudeh said he will not appeal losing all his city licenses.

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

Five public meetings will be held in Chicago to discuss raising minimum wage above $8.25 per hour.

At least seven Chicago aldermen support the measure, backed by activist group ONE Northside.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the Oakland center would mimic Chinatown's Ping Tom Park Field House.