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Trumbull Elementary was closed by a unanimous vote of the school board today, despite parents' claims that the school is not underutilized—if special-education students are considered.
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Community involvement, private investment, and basic math all helped spare Mahalia Jackson, Manierre, Leif Ericson and Garvey Elementary Schools.
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From recovering fumbles to the Super Bowl Mumble, we'll miss big number 54.
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One of the 20th century's legendary meteorologists, Ted Fujita, revolutionized the study of tornadoes, but for most of his life never got to see one. So he made his own.
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Airbnb rentals may be illegal in NYC, but the DIY-hotel site is still ok in Chicago. Here's a look at a few standout listings.
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It's the economy, but not just the economy. Eligibility has expanded, states have increased participation rates, and food stamps have replaced other forms of the social safety net.
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Why the Smartest People in the Midwest All Move To ChicagoEdward McClelland explains how Chicago rose above the Rust Belt cities to become the undisputed star of the Midwest, in an excerpt from his new book, Nothin' But Blue Skies. |
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What Chris Kennedy Is Doing With the New Wolf Point ProjectHow the former head of the Merchandise Mart plans to redevelop riverfront land that's been in his family since the 1940s. |
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The Kennedys Are From Chicago, TooChris Kennedy is not the only member of the prominent family to show an interest in Chicago. |
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Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club Is Chicago’s Ping-Pong HeadquartersHere's a look inside the city's suddenly resurgent Ping-Pong scene. |
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Here’s How Mary Zimmerman Created Goodman Theatre’s ‘The Jungle Book’It took the Disney film, Kipling's text, and two trips to India to get the story right. |
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Here Are Five Summer Vacations for Chicago's Culture LoversNew Orleans. Nashville. East Lansing, Michigan? Driving or flying, great cultural destinations are only a few hours away. |
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Five Summer Trips for Adventure Seekers in ChicagoMontana wilderness, Utah mountain biking, and Wisconsin rock climbing—it's all just a few hours' drive or flight away. |
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