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Reading, Writing, Raising Chickens? Lakeview Kids Get Lesson In Farm Life

The new chicken coop at Burley Elementary is its latest in hands-on sustainability projects.

Lakeview Principals Unite To Fight 'Despicable' Cuts to Special Education

The principals said it was their push against the proposed cuts that led to the extended appeal time.

CPS Budget Cuts: Burley Parents 'Resentful' of Reliance on Parent Funds

With deep cuts to school budgets, parents are hesitant about footing the bill for teachers, art programs.

CPS Budget Cuts: Burley Elementary to Dump Art Program After $500K Loss

Five jobs also will be eliminated under a new budget presented Wednesday night.

Burley Elementary Students Launch into Water Activism After School Project

"We're here just pumping water out of the ground," one student said.

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CPS School Closings: Mom Uses 'Raise Your Hand' to Slap Back at District

Lincoln Square's indefatigable Wendy Katten is a "bulldog" in challenging official decisions.

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.