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CPS Releases ISAT Scores, Rahm Credits Longer Day for Gains

Standardized test scores dropped for elementary schools, but CPS says it was from a change in scoring.

Rahm Pushes 'Safe Passage' Gun Laws in School Zones After CPS Closings

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

CPS Closings: Uptown and Andersonville Schools Face Last Day

The fight to save Trumbull, Stewart and Stockton continues.

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CPS Closings: Students Say Goodbye for the Last Time

The last schools marked for closure held their final classes today, as CPS grapples with its budget.

CPS Closings: Peabody Principal Says Last Day 'Good as It's Going to Get'

Only a security guard has a full-time position lined up for next year at a closing West Town School.

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CPS Closings: Trumbull Parents File Federal Discrimination Lawsuit

The school district stands accused of disregarding the needs of special education students.

CPS Closings: Last Day at Parkman School Met With Tears, Hugs

The last day of school was met with student laughter and worries about the future.

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Lincoln Park HS Community Scrambling to Prevent Cuts

Parents and staff say the reductions will negatively alter the school's reputation.

CTU's Karen Lewis Blames 'Rich White People' for Education Inequity

"They don't want to pay," said the Chicago Teachers Union boss. "But do you want to pay for prisons?"

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Hugs and Tears at Lafayette's Last String Orchestra Concert

"We did everything we could" to keep the school open, the orchestra's conductor told parents.

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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.