CPS

Teachers said they'd accept no raise, but wanted concessions on grading, testing and class size.

Routes serving museums also get a boost, while those with heavy student ridership are cut back.

The new hire comes after the Local School Council fired the school's principal in the fall.

Marilou Rebolledo, the school's interim principal, was picked to head the school.

Ald. Pat O'Connor said the gym and facilities are "falling apart" and "haven't been repaired in ages."

Art teacher Amy Silverman said she was "on a mission" to get the school's 13 students proper support.

The school board abruptly pulled the question off its agenda as complaints grow.

Ald. Milly Santiago said education remains "very important," despite diminishing resources at CPS.

But supporters said move would offer more choice to families.

Parent and community groups are organizing three forums to inform the public on how talks are going.

Mbiganyi Lashani said he hoped to curb violence by involving young people in his new production.

Board of Education Vice President Jesse Ruiz will "enjoin the duties" as interim CEO as well.

The feds are investigating a no-bid contract awarded to Byrd-Bennett's former employer.

The Chicago Public Schools program runs Monday through April 10. 

The Lake View student initially didn't believe the invitation was real.