Chicago Public Schools students who are still learning the English language are overwhelmingly not getting the support they need, according to an investigation by the Chicago Reporter.
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3 Cops Plead Not Guilty to Cover-Up Charges in Laquan McDonald Case
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Two former Chicago Police officers and one current officer pleaded not guilty to charges they conspired to cover for former cop Jason Van Dyke in the shooting of 16-year old Laquan McDonald.
Extended July 4th Weekend Leads to More Violence on City Streets
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The Chicago Police Department says the city saw 56 shootings and eight homicides from Friday night to Tuesday night, with the majority occurring Monday on the city’s South and West Sides.
Judge to Rule Friday on Cook County Soda Tax
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Soda fans will find out Friday whether or not they'll start paying more for their sweetened beverages in Cook County this weekend.
Gwendolyn Brooks: Still ‘Real Cool’ at 100
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet also served as the state's poet laureate from 1968 until her death in 2000. Today's poets are finding creative ways to remember her.
Hillary Clinton Addresses Importance of Literacy in Speech to Librarians
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In an address to the American Library Association’s annual conference, the former Democratic presidential nominee addressed the importance of literacy and libraries.
Federal Law Enforcement Helps Chicago Fight Crime
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is lending the city access to technology that police hope will help close thousands of gun cases opened every year.
Man Accused of Stealing $7M from Elderly Homeowners Pleads Not Guilty
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A Chicago businessman pleads not guilty in federal court to charges he stole $7 million from elderly homeowners in a reverse mortgage scheme.
Duckworth Urges Trump to Obey Emoluments Clause
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is joining several other members of the Senate and House in a lawsuit to compel President Trump to obey the Constitution's emoluments clause.
Robert Steele, Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 55
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Residents of North Lawndale and the Cook County Board are mourning the loss of one of their own. Second District Commissioner Robert Steele died Monday from complications of diabetes.
CPS Works to Address Student Trauma, Mental Health
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Chicago Public Schools began certifying schools for their social emotional learning supports two years ago. We visit one school that’s achieved the highest certification – exemplary.
In Homan Square, 102-Year-Old Building Gets a New Life
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The 225,000-square-foot Sears and Roebuck printing facility was once described as its own city within the city of Chicago, but it’s been closed for decades—until now.
It’s ‘A Whole New World’ for Disney Composer Alan Menken
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What does it take to adapt a classic Disney musical for a live audience? We sit down with the award-winning composer to talk about remaking “Aladdin,” and the “keys” to his success.
Chicago Cabbies Say They Are ‘Run Off the Road’ By Uber, Lyft
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Is the cab industry in Chicago collapsing? Cab drivers say their industry is being decimated by ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft flooding the market.
S&P, Moody’s Downgrade Illinois’ Bond Rating
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The two credit agencies have downgraded Illinois' bond rating yet again.
Cook County Drug Court Program Designed to Break Cycle of Addiction
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Often when criminal court defendants are placed on probation, they’re sent back to jail if caught using drugs. But in one Cook County courtroom, they’re given a second chance – and sometimes a third or fourth.
Survivors of Torture Under Jon Burge Find a Place of Respite
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This week, the city of Chicago is coming through on a promise made two years ago to survivors of torture.
Durbin Asks Feds for Help with Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago
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After almost 40 shootings this weekend, and another potentially violent summer approaching, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on the federal government to lend Chicago a hand.
Condoleezza Rice Weighs in on Trump Administration, Foreign Policy
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The former secretary of state speaks with Chicago Tonight during a one-on-one interview.
CPS to Recommend Merger of Ogden and Jenner Elementary Schools
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Chicago Public Schools says it will recommend a merger of two Near North Side elementary schools after an 18-month review process fueled largely by community members.
Former Gov. Quinn Portrait Includes 44 ‘Found’ Items
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Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday left his mark on the Illinois State Capitol – with the unveiling of his official portrait.
Chicago Police Say Technology, Data Driving Down Crime
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A look at the Chicago Police Department's technological crime-fighting strategy.
Rick Bayless, Sarah Grueneberg Win Awards at ‘Oscars’ of Food Industry
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The who’s who in American cuisine descended on Chicago’s Lyric Opera House for the 2017 James Beard Awards.
Court Tosses CPS Discrimination Lawsuit Against State
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A Cook County Judge has dealt a financial setback to Chicago Public Schools – stating that the school district’s complaint is “not the vehicle to address [the state’s] inequity” in education funding.
Could House Calls Be the Future of Medical Care?
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Bringing the doctor’s office to patients when they’re no longer able to bring themselves.