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Obama Nomination Speech on Big Screen at Local Theater
On Thursday, the last night of the Democratic National Convention, held in Charlotte, N.C., President...
Chicago Teachers on the Picket Line, Parents Scramble for Alternatives
Thousands of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers began striking Monday for the first time in...
Fraction of affected students at alternative sites
CHICAGO (AP) Officials say about 18,000 Chicago Public Schools students took advantage of sites established...
CFC to hold College Fair
The Chicago Football Classic (CFC) is in its 15th season and the weekend of activities...
Raoul: Kiddie-flavored Tobacco a No-No
State Sen. Kwame Raoul said he has a problem with tobacco companies who appear to...
Holiday Weekend Gun Violence Strikes Dozens, Kills 3
The four-day Labor Day weekend was a bloody one in Chicago that saw at least...
Some Students to Get Free Bus Fare to School
The city will use a $50,000 gift from a local philanthropist to fund a free...
Free Legal Help for Chicago Area Homeowners: Madigan Announces $4.7 Million Grant
Chicago Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that her office has distributed $4.7 million...
City Colleges Nursing Program Partnership with UIC Unveiled
Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Cheryl Hyman announced a new partnership...
Students Look to Gain a Level with CCC Program
Africa Page knew she wasnt the best math or English student during her days at...
Student performance improves when teachers given incentives upfront
A bonus payment to teachers can improve student academic performance but only when it is...
Woman Sentenced For Cheating State Child Care Program
A Chicago woman with 10 previous convictions for fraud or theft was sentenced to11 years...
Update on Cong. Jacksons Condition
On Monday, Mayo Clinic released an update on U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.s condition. The...
Prairie State College Names New VP of Student Affairs
Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Gregory A. Thomas vice president of student affairs and...