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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
• Visuals: Infographic | Map, arena renderings
  
• Social media: Arena announcement, reaction

Photo: Mayor Emanuel announces the new arena. (Photo/Will Wilson)

Thousands protest CPS School Closings
Protesters staged a rally in Daley Plaza, a march through downtown streets at rush hour, a sit-in outside City Hall and another rally outside CPS headquarters. Related:

• Trumbull Elementary: Teachers, parents protest closing
• Andersonville: Trumbull Elementary loses bid
• Hit list: Map of school closings by ward | Full list

Photo: Police say 127 protesters were ticketed during a sit-in outside City Hall. (Photo courtesy Gervaise Clay)

Tracking Chicago's Worst Sidewalks
Anyone who lives in Chicago has encountered a crummy sidewalk. In some neighborhoods, you'll find dozens of them. The Chicago Stumbler Tumblr blog tracks those sidewalks through an interactive map and photos.

 

Quinn Visits DePaul, Discusses MAP Grants
Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul's Loop campus on Wednesday and talked about how pension reform has impacted MAP grants for Illinois college students. Related:

• Video: Quinn on the need for scholarships
• Video: Quinn on how MAP grants work

Photo: Gov. Pat Quinn talks MAP grants at DePaul. (Photo/Josclynn Brandon)