Chicago Public Schools

Mayor Rahm Emanuel also proposed a new city ban on assault weapons.

A rally was held ahead of the first Board of Education meeting since a May vote to close 50 schools.

The school's budget will be cut by $128,000, and two teaching jobs will be eliminated.

Hugs, tears and anger marked the last day for the two schools in the Humboldt Park area.

The local school council delayed a vote on Roosevelt's budget so its members can review staffing.

The fight isn't over for one Bronzeville middle school, where parents want to keep their principal.

A $111,000 program that teaches kids habits for success borrowed from the world of business.

LSC approved tightened budget that will cost Amundsen seven teaching positions and four staff members.

Parents, students and teachers marched Downtown Friday against CPS budget cuts, school closings.

The local school council agreed to cuts that will save the district more than $900,000 next year.

The cuts will mean the loss of four teachers and three support staff members.

The Hyde Park school will add a 7th grade class next year and is searching for funding for teachers.