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Study: School Turnarounds Don’t Work
A new study is throwing cold water on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s school “turnaround” effort.
Study: Music Lessons For Kids Pay Off Later In Life
Northwestern University researchers say a new study suggests that parents should give their children music lessons.
Got The Sniffles? Maybe You Shouldn’t Drive, Study Says
A new study says driving with a bad cold might be like getting behind the wheel under the influence. CBS 2′s Kristyn Hartman reports.
Study: Blood Pressure In Middle Age Can Determine Future Health Risks
If you’re in your 40s or 50s, Northwestern University researchers say it is critical to control your blood pressure.
Report: Illinois High School Dropouts Earn Far Less, Go To Jail More
A new report says high school dropouts in Illinois have a low earning power over their lifetimes, and are more likely to spend time behind bars.
Research Shows Link To Violent Video Games, Brain Changes
Research presented at the Chicago meeting of the Radiological Society of North America has found a first-ever physiologic link between playing violent video games and changes in behavior.
Study: Heading In Soccer Might Cause Brain Injuries
It’s the world’s most popular sport and now there’s new evidence that playing soccer can damage your brain.
Study Links Stress To Breast Cancer
Stressed out? You might want to get it in check. Chicago researchers say stress could be a new risk factor for breast cancer.
DePaul Ranks Dead Last In Sexual Health Resource Survey
DePaul University ranked dead last in a recent “Sexual Health Report Card” measuring the availability of such services as contraception and STD testing.
Study: Heroin Users Don’t Know Drug’s Risks
Heroin used to be a blight confined to urban areas, but no longer. Heroin’s deadly reach extends to the suburbs and beyond. And a new study shows that heroin users don’t know the risks associated with the drug.
Study: Huge Gap In Breast Cancer Death Rate In South Suburbs
African American women in the south suburbs are 300 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women in the same area. It’s a number that has left long time doctors and researchers stunned.
Survey: Shows Like ‘Jersey Shore’ Give Girls Distorted View Of Reality
The name “reality TV” implies it’s all real and true, though most of us know that’s hardly the case. But a new survey shows most girls think shows like “Jersey Shore” and “The Hills” are mainly real. CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Charter Schools Get Boost From New Study
When it comes to the best Chicago public schools you don’t have to test to get into, charter schools lead the pack, a new study says.
Emanuel Unveils Agenda For Public Health
Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled his plans for public health Tuesday.
Study: South, Southwest Sides Are The Unhealthiest
A citywide study by Northwestern University has determined that the South and Southwest sides are the unhealthiest.
NU Researchers Seek Better Ways To Treat Asthma
An estimated 300 million people around the world suffer from asthma, and researchers in Chicago are working on ways to improve care.
Study: Unemployment Won’t Get Much Better Anytime Soon
An economic forecast, released Monday by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, projects a very slow recovery for Chicago and other metropolitan areas.
AAA: Summer Can Be A Deadly Time For Teenage Drivers
The AAA Motor Club is urging parents of teens to increase their focus on traffic safety during the school-free months ahead, noting that deadly traffic crashes peaking for teens during the summer months of June, July and August.
Report: Poor Supervision Led To Assaults At Psych. Hospital
A new report says inadequate staffing and lax supervision led to alleged sexual attacks at a psychiatric facility on the north lakefront.
Study Analyzes Causes Of Priest Sex Abuse
A new study out today analyzes the causes of the priest sex abuse scandal, which has left a cloud over the Roman Catholic Church for the past decade.
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- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
- Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary SchoolsThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted to close 49 elementary schools, in what is believed to be the biggest single mass shutdown of schools in U.S. history.4834
- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
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