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Trouble at CHA's charity arm
Windows of Opportunity posted a deficit for three years in a row and has lost some key funders. The organization has also run afoul of IRS rules requiring nonprofits to make their tax returns available to the public.
8 days ago | By Claire Bushey
City's third and fourth-graders lagging
Chicago Public Schools officials are developing new policies to address lagging achievement in the middle grades and a shortage of reading, science and math-certified teachers.
23 days ago | By Paul D. Bowker
School officials fear new budget will be lean on capital
Chicago Public Schools officials fear a new state budget will leave them without needed funds for building, repairing and making additions at schools throughout the district.
23 days ago | By Paul D. Bowker
New violence policy on BOE's agenda
A focus on teen dating violence is part of a proposed policy to be considered by the city's Board of Education at their monthly meeting.
25 days ago | By Paul D. Bowker
CHA expands summer youth job program
Some members of CHA resident councils say they weren't notified soon enough of changes, which diminished their control over jobs. The program now offers nearly 400 summer jobs.
25 days ago | By Claire Bushey
Locals angle for roles in Johnny Depp film
It's long hours, hard work and little pay, but the chance to appear as an extra in the movie "Public Enemies" - being filmed throughout the city this month - draws plenty of local interest.
26 days ago | By Mary Brophy
Print gallery opens at the Art Institute
The Art Institute of Chicago has opened its first exhibit in the Richard and Mary Gray Wing featuring prints and drawings collected by the families of five museum trustees.
26 days ago | By Robert O'Connor
RTA orders audit of paratransit service
In response to an onslaught of complaints from disabled riders, the Regional Transit Authority announces plans to conduct an independent audit of Pace's paratransit services.
29 days ago | By Jessica Pupovac
Board of Education approves new performance plan
Beginning next fall, Chicago schools will be rated on a point system that takes into account test scores, attendance and drop-out rates and advanced placement enrollments.
1 month ago | By Paul D. Bowker
School officials' pleas for more state funding may pay off
CPS officials persuade legislators to increase the district's share of state funding by $98 million, but Blagojevich may not be ready to approve a budget he says needs more revision.
1 month ago | By Paul D. Bowker
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