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Parents Protest School Budget Cuts, Seek State Audit Of CPS Budget
Claiming the move to close 49 elementary schools won’t save any money, opponents of the Emanuel administration’s plans protested outside CPS headquarters on Monday, asking state leaders to step in.
Study: 20 To 30 Percent Of CPS Students Rarely Use Technology In School
A new study commissioned by the University of Chicago paints a disappointing picture of technology use among public school students in Chicago.
City On Pace To Fill 100,000 Potholes This Month
“It’s perfect pothole growing season, as we like to say around here,” Chicago Department of Transportation spokesman Pete Scales said.
Early Bird Passes For Lollapalooza Sold Out
Music fans wasted no time Tuesday morning snapping up early-bird specials for this year’s Lollapalooza music festival.
Chicago’s Oldest Pet Store Stops Selling Dogs From Puppy Mills
Chicago’s oldest pet store has decided to make some big changes.
Topinka: Pension Bill Has Promise
It’s being hailed as one of the most workable solutions to the state’s $95 billion dollar pension mess, and it could get a vote this week.
Female Firefighters Honored At Thompson Center
One by one they were called out, 14 firefighters, all of them women. During this, women’s History Month, State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka homered them for climbing the ranks.
Families Celebrate At South Side Irish Parade
As the bagpipes, marching bands and fire trucks rolled down Western Avenue, the biggest crowds were near the start of the route at 103rd and Western.
Protesters March For Adult Trauma Center At U Of C
Around 70 protesters marched on the University of Chicago Medical Center demanding the school provide a Level 1 trauma center to the surrounding South Side neighborhoods.
Chicago Flower Business Gears Up For Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is three days away, and that means big business today for at least one Chicago business.
Durbin Believes Democrats Can Retake House
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has gone out on a limb, predicting Democrats will re-take control of the House on Tuesday.
Pastor Finishes Cross-Country Walk To Raise Money For Community Center
A South Side pastor has completed his cross-country fundraising walk, and has returned to Chicago.
Elgin Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After 60 Dead Cats Found In Van
An Elgin resident faces four counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, after authorities found 60 dead cats in a van in his driveway.
Emanuel Unveils Plans To Redevelop Sites Of Coal Plants, Old Asphalt Factory
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday unveiled plans to redevelop three old industrial sites on the Southwest Side – including the two infamous coal plants that closed last month.
Student Sues School District Over Sexually Abusive Former Band Teacher
A former student of a band teacher convicted of sexual abuse is now suing the West Aurora School District.
This Week Is One Of The Year’s Worst For Allergies, Doctor Says
It may still seem like summer for all intents and purposes, but fall allergy season is in full swing.
Downstate Teacher Revives Art Of Old-Fashioned Penmanship
Old-fashioned penmanship is considered by many to be a lost art, or even something obsolete.
Clown Hopefuls Audition For Ringling Bros. In Chicago
Did you ever dream of running away and joining circus? Thirty people in Chicago tried to make that dream come true on Wednesday.
Northeast Corner Of Grant Park To Be Renamed For Maggie Daley
The northern tier of Grant Park will soon be getting a major makeover, and a new name in honor of late Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley.
Former Bear Otis Wilson: ‘Jury’s Still Out’ On Armstrong
The decision by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to come down hard against Lance Armstrong could have a wide-ranging effect on other sports beyond cycling, given that drug testing efforts have been stepped up across the board.
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- Weekend Death Toll Rises To 8 After Two Men Die Of Gunshot InjuriesTwo men critically wounded in weekend shootings died Monday, raising the death toll for 2013’s most violent weekend to eight. At least 39 other people were wounded in shootings across the city, authorities said.163
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