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Vacant Paderewski School To Get Rehabbed as 'Community Asset'

After copper thieves hit school, officials say it should be repurposed as soon as possible.

North Lawndale »

North Lawndale Residents Want City Money for a Park, Youth Arts Center

Residents gave input at Wednesday’s fourth participatory budgeting meeting in the 22nd Ward.

Little Village »

Budget Cuts, New Student Influx Create Tension at Cramped Castellanos

Castellanos Elementary took in kids from a closed school, and now parents say the school is overcrowded.

Little Village »

Castellanos Students: First Day a Cinch, But Long Commute Worries Parents

There were no first day issues at Castellanos, which is accepting students who used to attend Paderewski.

South Lawndale »

CPS Closings: Paderewski Elementary Set to Shutter

The South Lawndale school's closure was announced Wednesday.

South Lawndale »

Paderewski Elementary the 'Black Sheep' of CPS Closings, Principal Says

Despite similar student performance numbers, Paderewski is the only school in its network facing closure.

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