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Students Stage 'Die In' at School-Closing Protest

Police said five people were arrested at the demonstration Wednesday afternoon.

Glimmer Of Hope For Manierre Elementary After Hearing Officer's Report

The official slammed CPS plan to shut the Cabrini area school, but it might not be enough to save it.

Independent Review Finds Three Bronzeville Schools Should Not Close

CPS hearing officers found problems with plans to close Overton, Mayo and Williams elementary schools.

King Elementary Should Remain Open, Hearing Officer Says

The official said the CPS plan for King does "not adequately address the academic and safety concerns."

Manierre Elementary Parents Make Last Pleas To Save School

Parents and educators said moving kids to Jenner is dangerous, and they proposed some alternatives.

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CPS School Closings: '40 Terrible Decisions on School Actions'

Raise Your Hand delivered an indictment of the district's school closing plan to the Board of Education.

Mark Konkol and Paul Biasco Talk Crime in Post Cabrini-Green Old Town

DNAinfo.com Chicago's team discussed neighbors' fears about gang conflicts and school closings.

CPS School Closings: 'Unjust and Dangerous,' Ald. Fioretti Tells Panel

"There is no way ... to heal these neighborhoods" by closing schools, U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush said.

CPS School Closings: Disney II Expansion Criticized by Neighborhood Schools

With overcrowding at neighborhood schools, residents questioned Disney II receiving scarce resources.

CPS School Closings: Manierre Supporters Try Again to Save Their School

Parents directed their ire at Chicago Board of Education member Harry Bienen, who was in the audience.

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