CPS

The Ogden school council will host a forum with principal candidates in May before hiring a successor.

Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia said, "I believe in fair taxation. I believe in progressive taxation."

In the curriculum guide, CPS officials will show parents the lessons that will be presented to kids. 

The alderman's office has fielded numerous queries about the school, which came to light last week.

The charter school operator requested a continuance until May on a zoning change request.

Pathways in Education has plans to open a school next to the MB Bank building at Lawrence and Western.

Two school days were added on to the school year after the February cancellations, CPS said.

More than 800 families had selective-enrollment applications rejected as incomplete.

Lane Tech Principal Christopher Dignam announced his resignation, having accepted a job in Deerfield.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's foes had said he was playing politics to keep irate parents from voting in anger.

Ald. Mell says she had nothing to do with the Cleveland Elementary ad.

The school will face Uplift High School Saturday in the Public League Playoffs.

"I think the time for public input should've been before the vote, not afterward," one parent said.

Lucy Reese, of Roseland, sent four of her children to charter schools. She was in Springfield last week.

Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia charged CPS has "dug in your heels" on a federal lawsuit.