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Tracey Scott, CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority, speaks at the grand opening of the Lawson House on April 1, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

The Habitat Co. moves to end its property management for CHA, leaving 3,400 units of public housing in flux

September 27, 2024 at 5:44 p.m.

CHA and Habitat began their working relationship in 1987, according to a Habitat spokesperson. Habitat has worked in affordable housing development in Chicago for more than 50 years.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, right, listens in during the public comment portion of a board meeting at Roberto Clemente Community Academy in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Board of Education halts school closures until 2027, as enrollment bumps up

September 27, 2024 at 9:19 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Education unanimously voted to prohibit school closings until 2027, while school enrollment makes a slight bump.

Activists face off with University of Chicago police at a pro-Palestine encampment at the Hyde Park campus early May 7, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

University of Chicago receives $100 million donation to support free expression

September 26, 2024 at 12:53 p.m.

The university says it plans to introduce a fellowship for free expression scholars from around the world and a research program on issues such as artificial intelligence.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, center, talks with reporters after attending a bargaining session on sustainable community schools with members of the CTU and Chicago Public Schools at Cameron Elementary School in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Sept. 24, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

CPS pledges support for embattled CEO Pedro Martinez; board President Jianan Shi says it’s not a ‘joint statement’

September 25, 2024 at 6:35 p.m.

Chicago Board of Education President Jianan Shi said he was not consulted before the school district defended embattled CEO Pedro Martinez. "This is not a joint statement," Shi said.

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez speaks to Gregory Sain after the Chicago Board of Education passed the district's five-year strategic plan at the Colman CPS Administrative Office on Sept. 18, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Two crucial meetings for Chicago Public Schools this week amid turmoil in the district

September 24, 2024 at 6:02 p.m.

With Chicago Public Schools chief executive Pedro Martinez fighting for his job, the week brings two crucial meetings that may affect the way forward for the city’s public school system.

Fans watch a soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago on Sept. 21, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Thousands wake up early to attend festival celebrating British Premier League soccer at Lincoln Park

September 23, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.

The free Lincoln Park event was held in conjunction with the Premier League's U.S. broadcaster NBC Sports.

16-year-old boy fatally shot Friday night in Little Village

September 21, 2024 at 7:19 a.m.

A sixteen-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday night in Little Village, Chicago police said. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Trumbull Avenue at approximately 11:20 p.m. Friday and...

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez listens to public comment during an agenda review meeting at the CPS Administrative Office on Sept. 18, 2024. Sources say Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has has asked Martinez to step down from his position. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson asks CPS chief Pedro Martinez to resign, sources say

September 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to step down this week, several sources close to the matter confirmed with the baiduhai.

Pedestrians pass Chicago Public Schools Headquarters, at 42 W. Madison St., in Chicago, May 28, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS chief denies plans of school closures amid accusations from teachers union

September 20, 2024 at 5:57 p.m.

The Chicago Teachers Union has accused Chicago Public Schools leadership of plotting potential mass school closures, while Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez has vehemently denied these allegations, calling them “misinformation.”

Threat against high school in Bartlett determined to potentially not be of local origin, prompting federal investigation

September 20, 2024 at 11:26 a.m.

Northwest suburban Bartlett Police Department said a Sept. 10 phone threat targeting Bartlett High School was not local, sparking a federal investigation.

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