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The Art Institute of Chicago's new exhibit on Benin puts the city in the middle of an international conversation about western museums' holdings of colonial treasures.
5 months ago | By Robert O'Connor
A proposed policy to be considered by the city's board of education would outline the circumstances under which "limited force" could be used to control unruly students.
5 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
5 months ago | By Pierogi Guy
Windows of Opportunity posted a deficit for three years in a row and has lost some key funders. The organization has also run afoul of IRS rules requiring nonprofits to make their tax returns available to the public.
6 months ago | By Claire Bushey
6 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
Chicago Public Schools officials are developing new policies to address lagging achievement in the middle grades and a shortage of reading, science and math-certified teachers.
6 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
Chicago Public Schools officials fear a new state budget will leave them without needed funds for building, repairing and making additions at schools throughout the district.
6 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
A focus on teen dating violence is part of a proposed policy to be considered by the city's Board of Education at their monthly meeting.
6 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
Some members of CHA resident councils say they weren't notified soon enough of changes, which diminished their control over jobs. The program now offers nearly 400 summer jobs.
6 months ago | By Claire Bushey
It's long hours, hard work and little pay, but the chance to appear as an extra in the movie "Public Enemies" - being filmed throughout the city this month - draws plenty of local interest.
6 months ago | By Mary Brophy
The Art Institute of Chicago has opened its first exhibit in the Richard and Mary Gray Wing featuring prints and drawings collected by the families of five museum trustees.
6 months ago | By Robert O'Connor
In response to an onslaught of complaints from disabled riders, the Regional Transit Authority announces plans to conduct an independent audit of Pace's paratransit services.
6 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac
Beginning next fall, Chicago schools will be rated on a point system that takes into account test scores, attendance and drop-out rates and advanced placement enrollments.
7 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
CPS officials persuade legislators to increase the district's share of state funding by $98 million, but Blagojevich may not be ready to approve a budget he says needs more revision.
7 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
The agency has replaced five high level employees, but isn't saying if they were fired. The officials, including the CHA's top lawyer and media relations officer, are among those who abruptly departed.
7 months ago | By Claire Bushey
