Back of the Yards

Stimulus money could save mental health centers

Nearly $10 million of federal stimulus money is earmarked for substance abuse and mental health services in Chicago. Opponents of a plan to close four city mental health centers hope some of that money can be used to keep the facilities running.

8 months ago | Alex Parker

List of possible school closings made public

A parents group has published a list of schools the Chicago Board of Education is considering for closure or consolidation.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

Cochran outlines goals for the new year

Alderman William B. Cochran (D-20) is preparing for the new year by devising plans for afforable housing and improving public safety. He is a former Chicago police officer.

10 months ago | Kimberly Lyles

At S. Side school, evaluating turnaround proves tough

Two years after removing the entire staff at Sherman School, CPS officials say it is a beacon of promise for turnaround projects. But its students still lag on test scores.

1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker

New housing center helps South Side residents avoid foreclosure, buy homes

A $70,000 grant will pay for a bilingual housing services center in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The center offers classes and counseling to new homebuyers and those facing foreclosure.

1 year ago | Megan Cottrell

Police arrest suspect in murder of pregnant woman

A teenager is arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the Halloween shooting death of a young mother. Police say the woman was caught in the crossfire between rival gangs.

1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar

Teenage mom and baby die in fire

Flames prevented rescue

1 year ago | Carrie Topolinski

7-year-old girl missing from South Side

Disappeared while walking home from school

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin

MIKE MAGUIRE, 08-01-2008

My intention here is to shine a light on the work being done in the Back of the Yards neighborhood by Fr. Flanagan's Boy's Town Chicago. A satellite of the wonderful Boy's Town in Nebraska sits right here in Chicago helping the young men and women in one of our most challenged neighborhoods. I would like to commend Mayor Daley for providing the funding needed to establish Boy's Town Chicago and the continued support from Sen. Tony Munoz and State Rep. Eddie Acevado. This program is filing a need and we all hope the mission can continue. Sincerely,

Tim Egan