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The Archdiocese of Chicago announced that St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero is one of two schools that will close this summer.

Two suburban Catholic schools to close months after scholarship tax credit program expires, archdiocese says

January 19, 2024 at 8:15 p.m.

Two west suburban Catholic grade schools will close this summer, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday, citing an "overwhelming financial cliff" after the loss of a state tax credit scholarship...

The "Chicago Rat Hole" appears to be restored on Jan. 19, 2024, after neighbors — requesting anonymity — cleaned the impression in a Roscoe Village sidewalk that had been filled in by a concrete-like material.

Fans of Chicago Rat Hole rescue rodent-shaped crater on Roscoe Village sidewalk after someone had filled it in

January 19, 2024 at 5:38 p.m.

Fans of the Chicago Rat Hole quickly banded together Friday to dig out the infamous rodent-shaped crater in Roscoe Village after someone had filled it in. Onlookers Friday morning discovered...

Escuela Primaria Cameron, 1234 N. Monticello Ave., el miércoles 17 de enero de 2024, en Chicago. Cameron tiene actualmente 126 estudiantes matriculados como Estudiantes en Situaciones de Vivienda Temporales.

CTU y partidarios abogan por fondos para educación bilingüe para inmigrantes

April 15, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

Maestros y partidarios de los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago abogan por fondos federales para ayudar a las escuelas de la ciudad, abrumadas por una afluencia de estudiantes...

People have placed offerings next to the Chicago Rat Hole, Jan. 16, 2024.

The ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ draws devoted fans bringing gifts for the city’s new tourist attraction

January 19, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

During a break at work one recent morning, Shannon McGrath and Maggie Bless ventured down a busy residential street in Roscoe Village to see Chicago's newest attraction: the Chicago Rat...

Students run out after school ends for the day at Cameron Elementary School on Jan. 17, 2024.

CTU president, advocates plead for federal funding to strengthen bilingual education for migrant students

March 11, 2024 at 12:02 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools teachers and student advocates are pleading for federal funding to assist city schools overwhelmed by an influx of migrant students with bilingual education needs. Migrant students across...

Woman found beaten on Red Line train dies in hospital

January 16, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

A 61-year-old woman found beaten on a CTA Red Line train died over the weekend, the Cook County medical examiner's office said. The woman was identified as Vivian Morgan by...

Marissa Lichwick-Glesne waits to cross the street to the CTA Red Line with her son, Laike, after picking him up from Lenart Regional Gifted Center on Jan. 10, 2024. Shortly before the winter break, CPS announced that general education students would not receive busing for the remainder of the academic year.

CPS to buy green buses with federal grant, but driver shortage remains a challenge for worn-out parents

January 16, 2024 at 11:06 a.m.

Less than three weeks after informing parents that general education students would not receive busing for the remainder of the academic year, Chicago Public Schools announced it would buy and...

Retired firefigher Michael Taqee, center, flanked by fellow firefighters Darrell Payne, left, and Rodney Shelton on Jan. 15, 2024. They are three of 117 firefighters who united against the Chicago Fire Department to seek relief for back pay and denied promotional opportunities dating back to 1998.

On a day to celebrate civil rights, Chicago’s Black firefighters continue fight over denied promotion opportunities

January 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

When former Chicago firefighter Michael Taqee retired from his public service role, he wanted to be able to tell his grandchildren he worked his way up the leadership ranks of...

Two dead, two injured after car crashes into tree in Hazel Crest early Saturday, police say

January 13, 2024 at 9:20 p.m.

Two people are dead and two others are injured after a car crashed into a tree in south suburban Hazel Crest early Saturday, village police said. The car, carrying four...

A caution sign for falling ice is posted at the corner of Madison and Dearborn streets on Jan. 13, 2024, in Chicago.

Chicago remains under wind chill advisory as snow tapers off; nearly 200 flights canceled at O’Hare Saturday

January 13, 2024 at 9:46 p.m.

As light snow flurries taper off Saturday night, "bitterly cold" temperatures are expected to hit Chicago through Tuesday night, with wind chills as low as minus 30 degrees, the National...

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