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1 year ago | CBS 2 | Permalink

Emanuel backs 7-hour school day after parents protest longer plan

Mayor Rahm Emanuel blinked Tuesday in his signature drive for a longer school day. Instead of requiring elementary schools to shift from the current 5¾-hour day to a 7½-hour day, the mayor backed off and ordered a 7-hour day for elementary schools. “You listen,... more

1 year ago | Sun-Times | Permalink

Longer CPS school day plan cut by 30 minutes

Emanuel bows to pressure, shortens proposed elementary school day to 7 hours By shaving 30 minutes from his controversial call for a 71/2-hour elementary school day, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gave a nod to growing opposition to his plan while fulfilling a campaign pledge to lengthen one of the shortest school... more

1 year ago | Chicago Tribune | Permalink

Bank Robbed In Alsip

The man entered the TCF Bank branch at 12001 S. Pulaski Rd. at 11:41 p.m. and handed a teller a note implying he had a... more

1 year ago | CBS 2 | Permalink

Gas Prices Down Slightly From Record High

It may not sound like much, but even a few pennies makes a huge difference with gas prices this high. more

1 year ago | CBS 2 | Permalink

Bringing Chicago together the Mayor Emanuel way

Well, Mayor Emanuel has really got himself into a mess this time with the public schools. As I see it, he's fighting battles on four or five—hard to keep count—fronts.… more

1 year ago | Clout City | Permalink

Artificial turf moves from stadium to play lot

McKiernan Playground Park on the South Side is the first in the city to have artificial turf. Park District officials say the turf is being tested, and could be used in the future at more parks.

almost 4 years ago | Natasha Wasinski

Bike rentals start this week at St. Xavier

The program is free for now, giving students and faculty a way to get around campus without having to use their cars. The school spent $60,000 on a fleet of 65 bikes.

4 years ago | Peter Sachs

Bike rentals are newest green initiative at St. Xavier

Students will be able to rent bikes -- rather than use cars -- to get across campus. And the first 15 minutes of bike riding will be free.

4 years ago | Peter Sachs

St. Xavier creates three-week May term

City College of Chicago students can now take classes year-round if they want. The intensive courses cover a range of topics and let students get ahead in their studies so they can graduate early.

4 years ago | Peter Sachs

St. Xavier creates three-week May term

City Colleges of Chicago students can now take classes year-round if they want. The intensive courses cover a range of topics and let students get ahead in their studies so they can graduate early.

over 4 years ago | Peter Sachs

In Mount Greenwood, a low-key election

There aren't as many political signs or any pollsters surrounding the precincts as there have been in past years.

over 4 years ago | Natasha Wasinski

City: St. Xavier dining hall infested with rodents

The city first spotted problems after a person called 311 to complain about falling ill after eating at the school. The dining hall will remain closed until it passes an inspection.

5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

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