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Chicago Public Schools is relaunching a program to reel in dropouts
The district rethought Back to Our Future after issues with recruitment and retention plagued the program, first launched ...
Daywatch: What we know about primary elections in Chicago’s suburbs
Good morning, Chicago. Primary elections were held last night in Chicago’s suburbs, and several well-known names were on the ...
Deportation threats make schools even more unsafe
Gun violence, school closures — and now, deportation threats. Schools are no longer secure and welcoming spaces for students and families. Who will fight to change that?
Chicago Schools’ Bid to Boost Black Student Achievement Draws Legal Challenge
A conservative advocacy group filed a legal challenge against Chicago Public Schools on Friday over an initiative to give ...
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Former Chicago Mayors Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot are helping Brandon Johnson prepare for his DC testimony
Former foes appear to be putting Chicago Democratic politics aside to help Johnson prepare for a Republican-led hearing.
What is Casimir Pulaski Day? What's open and closed on the Chicago holiday
One of Chicago’s 13 observed city holidays takes place Monday, March 3: Casimir Pulaski Day, which means some business will be closed.
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Chicago Public Schools Continues Its Hub Stop Rollout Expanding Busing for Students
The second phase of Chicago Public Schools' hub stop busing program is underway and has served hundreds of students so far.
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Editorial: City workers are afterthoughts in Chicago’s bizarre game of pension hot potato
The Municipal Employees‘ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago is not a phrase that exactly trips off the tongue. But the pension plan covering the retirements of a hodgepodge of workers with the city of ...