News
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.
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Social media: Riders react
- Preview: The Thin Red Line
Graphic: Part of the Red Line South Branch.
News
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
- Trumbull closing: Protest | Hearing | 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)
News
Kelly Lands in Jackson Jr.'s Vacant
Seat
Backed by Michael Bloomberg's Super PAC and gun
control supporters, Robin Kelly easily won the 2nd Congressional District seat
vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr. Related:
- Democratic primary: Kelly easily beats Halvorson
Photo: Robin Kelly greets supporters
at her victory party. (Photo/Josclynn
Brandon)
News
Special
Report: Chicago Gun Violence
An in-depth look at the issues,
solutions to gun violence.
