First Stop: CPS Closings
Board
Votes to Close 50 CPS Schools
On a wild day of protests and
confrontations between security and parents, the school board voted to close 50
CPS schools on Wednesday -- 49 elementary and one high school. Four of
the original 54 schools were spared. List | Map
| Video
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Trumbull closing: Andersonville school among 50
cut
- Trumbull history: Protests | Hearings | Announcement
- Protests: Thousands protest | Students demonstrate
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Multimedia: Audio slideshow | Video
Photo: Protesters outside CPS, demanding to be let into the
meeting. (Photo/Josclynn Brandon)
Second Stop: Red Line South
Red Line Contingency Plan Passes First
Test
The Red Line Project's
Josclynn Brandon braved the real test of the Red Line South construction plan
-- the first rush-hour commute from 95th Street. Her experience in a nutshell?
Smooth sailing.
Photo: A CTA attendant helps out at the Garfield Green Line stop.
(Photo/Clayton Guse)
Third Stop: DePaul Arena
DePaul Arena Part of South Loop
Neighborhood's Economic Expansion
Mayor Emanuel introduced DePaul's new $300
million, 10,000-seat basketball arena and McCormick Place hotel complex at a
Thursday press conference. He also said another area college team has expressed
interest in playing in the arena.
- Video: Press conference highlights | Archive
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Visuals: Infographic | Map, arena renderings
- Social media: Arena announcement, reaction
Photo: Mayor Emanuel announces the
new arena. (Photo/Will Wilson)
Fourth Stop: Gun Violence
Special
Report: Chicago Gun Violence
An in-depth look at the issues,
solutions to gun violence.
