MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Top CPS officials privately warned a new Near South school could undermine neighboring schools, harm Black students

While Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted the new school to serve Chinatown and other neighborhoods, CPS alumni and even staff inside CPS fear it will do damage to existing schools that serve predominantly African American students.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2022

Baseball quiz: Honoring legendary Roberto Clemente

National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions of those like the 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022

Some CPS special ed students endure 2-hour bus rides as transportation problems continue to start year

CPS officials say the situation, which they chalked up to a driver shortage during the pandemic, is far better than last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2022

As fewer kids enroll, big cities face a small schools crisis

Across the U.S., COVID-19 relief money is helping to subsidize growing numbers of big-city schools with small numbers of students

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Bus service no longer guaranteed for CPS magnet, selective enrollment students

The Chicago Board of Education approved a policy Wednesday that prioritizes transportation for students with disabilities and homeless students. In other action, the board stopped short of requiring masks in schools this fall and approved a contract to keep cops in some buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2022

CHA to consider leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The former Harold Ickes site has been vacant since 2010, and now Chicago Housing Authority officials are looking to lease the land to CPS. South Side residents say low-income housing promises made to the Black community by elected officials have gone by the wayside.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

Board of Ed approves CPS’ $9.5B budget over school cut, property tax hike concerns

The budget has faced criticism over some proposed cuts to schools and a property tax increase.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022

Harriet Dart reveals secret behind hat-trick of wins at Eastbourne

Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper were the other home players to taste victory in Eastbourne.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Afternoon Edition: June 22, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022

CPS scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school — for now

Pedro Martinez, the school system’s chief executive, made the surprise announcement at Wednesday’s school board meeting at which members were expected to debate and vote on the plan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022