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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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago | Claire Bushey

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

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

"We prayed for everyone on board"

Amtrak train crashes on S. Side, injuring dozens

over 2 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

Dozens injured in train crash

Dozens injured in train crash

over 2 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

7-year-old girl missing from South Side

Disappeared while walking home from school

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin