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Best Public Schools in Chicago and the Suburbs
Despite the strains on public schools right now—especially in Chicago—the best ones still deliver a terrific education. But which ones are the best? Check out our rankings of the 133 top elementary and high schools in the area. PLUS: Read how to get your child into the best CPS schools and our methodology for ranking the top 133
Northside College Prep
CPS’s best-performing selective enrollment high school gives students an opportunity to study something outside the curriculum
Keller Regional Gifted Center
At this Mount Greenwood school, the students are whip-smart and hungry to learn
Glenbrook North High School
At Cook County’s top performer, the focus is on critical thinking and deeper study
Madison Elementary School
A campus tradition of monthly all-school meetings makes this DuPage County school one of the best
Chicago's Establishment Gets Behind Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney, Republicans
Four years ago, Barack Obama was the toast of the town and the target of some of the city’s biggest political donors. Now many of them have switched over to Mitt Romney and his new running mate, Paul Ryan.
Could Paul Ryan Make Poverty an Issue in 2012?
In his introductory speech after being named Romney’s running mate, Paul Ryan broached the subject of poverty, something the Obama campaign has avoided as it focuses on the middle class.
Paul Ryan: The VP Pick Everybody Loves
The Wisconsin representative from Janesville, and former Wienermobile driver, has been embraced by Mitt Romney… and his opponents. Far from contradictory, it’s a perfect representation of the political scene in 2012.