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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) suspends in-person classes thru June 18

Date: 
04/17/2020
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Governor J.B. Pritzker's announcement mid afternoon has prompted Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to suspend in-person instruction through the end of this school year, June 18, 2020, to protect the health and well-being of students, staff and Chicagoans due to the COVID-19 crisis. 

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CPS strike: Up close engagement

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
10/25/2019
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The Eagle looked down from its 70-foot perch at a swarm of singing, chanting, marching, drum banging and sign waving Chicago Public School (CPS) teachers and their strike supporters Tuesday morning. They were shoulder to shoulder around the Illinois Centennial Monument surrounded by Milwaukee, Kedzie Avenues and Logan Boulevard. A few of the teachers were willing to share their thoughts on education in Chicago and working conditions.

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De Diego part of Mayor Lightfoot's back-to-school tour

Date: 
09/04/2019
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot's afternoon arrival at Jose De Diego Elementary School, 1313 W. Claremont Ave., in Wicker Park came as students were leaving the school following their first day of the 2019-20 school year, yesterday. 

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David Ramos honored by Chicago City Council for service to local school councils

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
08/17/2019
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David Ramos, President of the Smith Park Advisory Council and a member of the Polish Triangle Coalition, was honored by Chicago's City Council for 23 years of service on the Local School Councils for Ogden International School of Chicago and Lincoln Park High School as well as the Local School Council Advisory Board, LSCAB representing Network 6. 

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Yates Elementary School: Join the fun and support staff

By: 
Rob Reid
Date: 
06/07/2018
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The second Taste of Yates Fundraiser, organized by a group of Yates Elementary School parents in Logan Square, will

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Shootings and guns: Help 10-year-old Theo get 10,000 signatures

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
03/28/2018
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Scared by the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, Theo Williams, 10, who lives in Logan Square and attends a Chicago Public grade school, says, "I really, really, really want no more killings." He backs that up with action and you can help. 

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#ENOUGH say LaSalle II kindergarteners through 8th graders: "Do we not deserve the right to live anymore?"

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
03/16/2018
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A rousing 17-minute #ENOUGH rally at 10 a.m., March 14, took over the Wolcott side field of LaSalle II Magnet School,

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Five Roberto Clemente students transported to hospitals

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
10/13/2017
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Five students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy, 1147 W. Division, were taken to

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Girl Power Opportunity: Icebox Derby challenge

Date: 
06/17/2017
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Chicago area girls 13 to 18, who love science, technology, engineering and math, could win up to $2,500 scholarship money and cool prizes in the 4th Annual Icebox Derby Contest and Race sponsored by Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), with an entry deadline of June 22 at 11:59:59 p.m.

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New Officer Friendly gets a partner: Tommy Hawk

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
03/15/2017
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Officer Friendly, 14th District Officer Tom McNamara, is standing in the hall at Goethe Elementary School, 2236 N Rockwell St.

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TEENS: Auditions for "Hairspray Jr." Tuesday through Thursday

Date: 
01/23/2017
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UPDATE: Auditions extended to Feb. 1-2, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Teens from 14 to 18-years-of-age who enjoy musical theatre are encouraged to audition for Hairspray Jr. between Tuesday and Thursday, Jan 24 through 26. 

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First Day, Free Rides on CTA for Students

Date: 
09/01/2016
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Free Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and train rides during the first day of Chicago Public Schools' on Tues., Sept. 6, for all students and accompanying adults was announced Thursday by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. 

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State Reps invite Rauner to visit local school that is not "crumbling"

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
06/10/2016
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is being invited to join four Illinois State Representatives on a tour of Brentano Math and Science Academy in Logan Square.

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Chicago schools: "…being treated like pop-up stores"

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
04/28/2016
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Voices were raised in protest against accepting Federal grant seed money to add 24 new charters in Chicago's already financially strapped system. 

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Elected Chicago School Board Bill passes overwhelmingly in Illinois House…Next?

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
03/05/2016
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An elected Chicago School Board became one step closer to realty Thursday afternoon following an overwhelming vote of 110 to 4 for Bill HB0557 (originally HB 4268), in the Illinois House of Representatives. 

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Fire and Police Training Academy 2018 open for high school sophomores

Date: 
02/11/2016
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High school sophomores have an opportunity to learn more about the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) and being part of the Cadet Class of 2018. 

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West Town school enrollment falls short

By: 
Stephen Rynkiewicz
Date: 
02/01/2016
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West Town schools don't have enough students, according to a Chicago Public Schools assessment, with 11 of 16 schools considered "underutilized."

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Free CTA rides for students

Date: 
08/12/2015
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The Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Board agreed today to free rides for students

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LaSalle II teachers hung from wall by students

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
04/24/2015
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LaSalle II Student Council's Carnival was a "fun" fundraiser that included hanging the principal and two teachers from the wall (literally),

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CPS selling headquarters and former Peabody School

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
10/22/2014
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced Wed., Oct. 22, that they are adding $28 million to their coffers from the sale of their downtown headquarters building, 125 S. Clark St and another $3.5+ million for the former Peabody School, 1444 W. Augusta. 

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