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Daniel Burnham Skyscraper, Former Home Of CPS, Granted Landmark Status

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks moved to preserve the former ComEd building at 125 S. Clark St.

CPS Layoffs Revealed; 'These Cuts Are Painful,' Claypool Says

Schools chief Forrest Claypool readied "painful layoffs to the Central Office and administrative staff."

Burnham-Designed Former CPS HQ Heads for Landmark Status

The Commercial National Bank Building was also the longtime home of Commonwealth Edison.

Teachers, Parents Rail Against CPS Budget, Dyett Hunger Striker Collapses

Dyett High School hunger striker Jeanette Ramann collapsed leaving the Board of Education meeting.

Parents, Community Groups Protest Proposed Charter School Expansion

Protestors accused CPS of fudging its numbers when it comes to claims that some schools are overcrowded.

CPS Closings: New School Shutting Guidelines Have Critics Fuming

A district spokeswoman insists CPS is committed to its five-year pledge not to shut more schools.

First-Day School Attendance Up Despite CPS Closings and Early Start

Chicago Public Schools claimed a 1.2 percent increase from last year on first-day attendance.

CPS Protesters Call on Parents to Keep Kids Home from School Wednesday

Protesters gathered outside the Mayor's Office to call for a citywide boycott on Wednesday.

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.