cps school closings

A new advisory committee will help the city to decide what to do with empty school buildings.

Residents near Chopin Elementary said they're in the dark when it comes to Safe Passage routes.

One witness said the plan to close 50 schools would disproportionately affect black students.

Principal Michelle Garcia-Jones has resigned from Chopin Elementary School, a CPS official confirmed.

Macquline King takes over as principal at Courtenay, which is moving to Stockton's campus in the fall.

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

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

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

All of the family members had exited the school by Wednesday night.

Parents were shocked at a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss ways to cut the budget.

Trumbull Elementary's Local School Council is looking for ways to spend cash raised for school.

Parents from closing schools say their options are limited in finding good replacements.