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Sunshine ordinance wins approval

Mayor Daley's critics have argued the TIFs have created a slush fund for developers at the expense of revenues for schools and other local governments. The law mandates Web access to TIF records.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Auction for CSB set; some Chicago-area students may get refunds

While the two Chicago-area campuses of the broadcasting school will close unless another buyer emerges, the sale will create a pot of money to provide refunds for students unable to finish the school's program.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

CSB could sell for $1M, but Chicago campuses would close

The previous owner of 13 campuses has agreed to buy all current CSB School of Broadcasting assets for $1 million. Some campuses would remain open, but not the two in Chicago.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

Community addresses barriers surrounding Latino homelessness

Latino community leaders and social service workers gathered yesterday to discuss how to encourage more homeless Latinos to seek help when they need it

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Cabrini musical explores life in public housing

An audio slideshow takes you inside the making of Music Theater Workshop's new production about growing up in mixed-income housing around Cabrini-Green. The production explores tension between poorer and more affluent neighbors.

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Mayor's office says clinics will stay open while talks continue

Mayor Daley's office says four mental health centers will remain open while negotiations between the city and advocates continue. Rumors remain about the ultimate fate of the centers.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Residents forced to find new homes after Cabrini building closes

The building at 412 W. Chicago was closed late last month, due to concerns about violence. The housing authority says all families have found new places to live, but one resident says some of those families are out on the street.

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Questions remain after closed-door meeting on mental health centers

A meeting between city officials and mental health advocates yields no solid answers about when or if four mental health centers will be closed. The mayor halted the closings yesterday.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Mental health demonstrators press Daley administration

After a City Hall demonstration, Mayor Daley's chief of staff agreed to meet with opponents of the plan to close four mental health clinics. But the centers are still on track to close tomorrow.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Cabrini-Green man grows from gang member to community leader

Kelvin Canon is stepping aside as president of the Cabrini-Green resident's council. After a prison term, Canon turned his life around and became a community leader.

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Chicago cops' picket coincides with Olympic officials' arrival

Chicago police say they'll picket city hall today, drawing attention to a long fight for a new contract. The Olympic Committee is in town today considering Chicago's bid for the 2016 games.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

CSB students could get loan relief

Sallie Mae might write off a portion of loans to students at the CSB School of Broadcasting, including in Chicago and the suburbs, if the school shuts down before students can finish their classes.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

Tuition refunds for CSB students ‘in jeopardy’

A $10,000 pot of money for each CSB School of Broadcasting campus will be divided up among students seeking refunds -- meaning students may only get a fraction of their $12,000 tuition back.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Broadcast school to reopen, but future is uncertain

The 50 students at the CSB School of Broadcasting facilities in the Loop and Downers Grove will soon be able to return to classes. The bankrupt for-profit school's future is hazy unless a buyer emerges.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Another Cabrini building closing down

Public housing residents living at 412 W. Chicago Ave., will be moved out of their home later this month. Some Cabrini residents say area condo owners don't want public housing neighbors.

8 months ago | Megan Cottrell

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NEIGHBORHOOD News

Mayor Daley's critics have argued the TIFs have created a slush fund for developers at the expense of revenues for schools and other local governments. The law mandates Web access to TIF records.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

While the two Chicago-area campuses of the broadcasting school will close unless another buyer emerges, the sale will create a pot of money to provide refunds for students unable to finish the school's program.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

The previous owner of 13 campuses has agreed to buy all current CSB School of Broadcasting assets for $1 million. Some campuses would remain open, but not the two in Chicago.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

Latino community leaders and social service workers gathered yesterday to discuss how to encourage more homeless Latinos to seek help when they need it

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

An audio slideshow takes you inside the making of Music Theater Workshop's new production about growing up in mixed-income housing around Cabrini-Green. The production explores tension between poorer and more affluent neighbors.

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Mayor Daley's office says four mental health centers will remain open while negotiations between the city and advocates continue. Rumors remain about the ultimate fate of the centers.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

The building at 412 W. Chicago was closed late last month, due to concerns about violence. The housing authority says all families have found new places to live, but one resident says some of those families are out on the street.

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

A meeting between city officials and mental health advocates yields no solid answers about when or if four mental health centers will be closed. The mayor halted the closings yesterday.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

After a City Hall demonstration, Mayor Daley's chief of staff agreed to meet with opponents of the plan to close four mental health clinics. But the centers are still on track to close tomorrow.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Kelvin Canon is stepping aside as president of the Cabrini-Green resident's council. After a prison term, Canon turned his life around and became a community leader.

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Chicago police say they'll picket city hall today, drawing attention to a long fight for a new contract. The Olympic Committee is in town today considering Chicago's bid for the 2016 games.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Sallie Mae might write off a portion of loans to students at the CSB School of Broadcasting, including in Chicago and the suburbs, if the school shuts down before students can finish their classes.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

A $10,000 pot of money for each CSB School of Broadcasting campus will be divided up among students seeking refunds -- meaning students may only get a fraction of their $12,000 tuition back.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

The 50 students at the CSB School of Broadcasting facilities in the Loop and Downers Grove will soon be able to return to classes. The bankrupt for-profit school's future is hazy unless a buyer emerges.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Public housing residents living at 412 W. Chicago Ave., will be moved out of their home later this month. Some Cabrini residents say area condo owners don't want public housing neighbors.

8 months ago | Megan Cottrell

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