Chicago Public Schools

Five students were hospitalized after a chemistry experiment went wrong Monday, officials said.

The school's advocates argue low performance was due to low investment in Dyett and its students.

CPS said that in merger situations, it is ignoring the scores from the schools that disappeared.

Opponents said the charter would be a "distraction" from other schools in the area.

Principal Chris Jones took the helm at the school seven years ago when it was on probation.

Some 97 percent of parents and 94 percent of students oppose the military school plan, voting showed.

More than three decades later, the Raiders remain the only CPS team to reach an IHSA state championship.

Shontae Higginbottom took the helm at Bouchet Math and Science Academy after resigning from King.

It is now a Level 2 school in "good standing."

Carolyn Rownd will replace Taft High School Principal Mary Kay Cappitelli, who resigned Friday.

Kris Roof has built powerhouse track and cross-country programs by being a kinder, gentler coach.

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

The Ames Middle School LSC set up a voting booth Tuesday to let parents weigh in on the issue.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that, even with limited resources, the decision to expand Lincoln was clear.