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City Colleges moves to demolish old Kennedy-King
The district is set to spend up to $625,000 for engineering work before demolition can begin. But it still doesn't have the money to pay the expected $10.4 million teardown cost.
over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs
Turnaround schools show improved ISAT scores
At two schools where the Chicago Board of Education has replaced staffs and outsourced management, students fared better on standardized tests. Academic performance at the schools is closely watched because CPS plans similar changes at other schools.
almost 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
Board of Ed okays 13 new schools
Many of the new schools will give a preference to students living in the community where the school is located. After those spots are filled, attendance will be managed with a citywide lottery.
almost 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
College trustees considering Kennedy-King TIF
The city colleges' Board of Trustees voted unanimously to spend up to $102,000 to have the Johnson Research Group draw up plans for a new tax increment financing district.
3 years ago | Peter Sachs
Teens play for laughs at improv fest
Aspiring teenage improv comedy actors from Chicago and around the state will gather tonight for the second annual Teen Comedy Festival at the South Shore Cultural Center.
3 years ago | Amy Crider
Gunplay may have led to Dan Ryan crash
One person with a fractured hip was taken to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Another female was transported to St. Bernard Hospital where she was treated for a gunshot wound to the hand.
over 3 years ago | Steven Chaitman
South Side man charged with five murders
Police have arrested a 22-year-old South Side man in connection with the shooting deaths of five people during a home invasion robbery last month.
over 3 years ago | Shannon McGee
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