How It Feels To Be Javion: 16 And Struggling To Read In Chicago Public Schools
How Javion became a high school student reading at the second-grade level is impossible to say for sure. But multiple forces play a role.
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Polar Plunge Raising Money To Help 3 Chicago Families Ahead Of Chilly Dip In The Lake
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
King Drive Lights Up As Hundreds Of Donations Pour In To South Side Group
By Kelly Bauer Bronzeville, Near South Side Primary category in which blog post is published
Developer Wants To Double West Loop Residential Project Near McDonald’s HQ To 18 Stories
By Mauricio Peña Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published
Weekend Holiday Pop-Up Markets Highlight Chicago’s Female Makers
By Patty Wetli Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published
5 Things To Know About Austan Goolsbee, The High-Powered New Addition To Chicago’s School Board
The economics professor at University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business will round out the mayor-appointed board.
PAWS, A No-Kill Animal Shelter, ‘Very Sad’ After Putting Down Dog
The dog, Karl, had become aggressive, according to the shelter.
Tatas Tacos In Portage Park Celebrates Holiday Season With 12 Days Of Tacos
The restaurant is also collecting donations for a special holiday meal at the Irving Park Food Pantry Dec. 19.
Uptown Shelter Needs Help Wrapping Gifts For Kids Who Are Homeless Before Christmas
The shelter hopes to wrap gifts for more than 100 kids.
Robbers Snatching Phones From People In Lincoln Park, Police Say
The robberies have occurred four times since mid-November.
Grill-Your-Own-Meat Mexican Restaurant Opens In Former Kingsbury Cafe Space
The family behind Kingsbury Cafe decided to try something new after shutting down the eatery in May.
Andersonville Businesses Hit By Burglary Spree, Police Say
Could Austin Be Chicago’s Next Small Business Hub? Plan Aims To Revitalize City’s Largest Neighborhood
More than 400 people helped put together a five-year plan for revitalizing Austin.
Chicago’s Encyclopedia Britannica Is 250. Here Are Its 6 Most Interesting Chicago Entries (According To Their Boss)
Al Capone, Michael Jordan and the Great Chicago Fire are just a few of the most interesting entries in the famous encyclopedia.
