Skinner gets a new building, and more students

Skinner Elementary School will be relocated and, Board of Education officials say, improved. But a group of parents are against the plan, scheduled to be implemented in the fall.

3 hours ago | By Paul D. Bowker

Opponents plan second protest over M4 rifles

Members of a Chicago youth advocacy group are planning to stage another protest tonight against a city police proposal to arm street cops with military-style assault rifles.

6 hours ago | By Peter Sachs

Social Justice planners still focusing on 2010 opening

The proposal for a gay friendly high school in Chicago has been yanked off the table for fine-tuning, but its packers say they will push forward despite criticism from some of the public and politicians.

6 hours ago | By Paul D. Bowker

Exclusive: In wake of bribery scandal, tenants question landlord's dealings

State investigators began looking into mortgage transactions at an East Garfield Park building after the Daily News asked questions. Tenants say they don't know who owns their building. They've stopped paying rent, and have banded together to pay the building's utilities.

14 hours ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Hearing on LSC lawsuit delayed

The plaintiffs say Chicago Public Schools broke state law by switching from elected local school councils to appointed ones at a handful of city schools.

1 day ago | By Paul D. Bowker

LeClaire courts residents don't want to go without a plan

Early next year, half of the residents at LeClaire Courts will have to leave their homes. Leaders say they shouldn't have to go without knowing what will be there if they choose to return.

1 day ago | By Megan Cottrell

Gay friendly school dead for now

The school's design team says their school proposal changed after an Oct. 8 public hearing, and that they need another year to finalize their plans.

1 day ago | By Paul D. Bowker

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