Chicago Public Schools Proposes 54 Schools for Closure, Six for Turnaround
CPS lays out its final list, its plan for each school, and its schedule of public meetings to address the closures. Here it is at a glance.
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On CPS Closings: What the Past Says About the Future
This isn’t the first round of school closings in Chicago. Here’s what history can teach us about what’s ahead.
Here Are the Chicago Public Schools That Could Close
Aldermen and principals are announcing the recommended CPS elementary school closures today. This story will be updated as the list develops.
Two Sites You Should Be Looking At As CPS Announces Massive School Closures
As soon as tomorrow, Chicago could learn what schools CPS will cut. Here are two vital sites to bookmark in preparation.
Brian Urlacher Is No Longer A Chicago Bear
For real this time.
Jack Schaap Will Serve 12 Years for Sex with a Minor
The pastor of First Baptist Church of Hammond was sentenced today.
What Would a Republican Mayor Mean for Chicago?
It probably wouldn’t be all that different—but recent history suggests spending on cops and firefighters would increase.
A Ted Cruz Missile, Aimed At Rahm Emanuel
The Texas senator likes sparring with Chicago’s mayor. Is this a preview for 2016 or 2020?
The Five Holdouts Who Actually Vote Against the Mayor
Just five aldermen—pictured in their council seats in February—have accounted for more than half of the 112 dissenting votes against Mayor Emanuel so far.
Why Chicago’s Spineless City Council Just Can’t Say No
Nearly two years after Rahm barreled into office, aldermen are still rubber-stamping everything he wants. Here’s why the trend is so troubling for Chicago’s citizens.