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As Chicago Makes Headway On School Council Transparency, Some Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
CPS pledged to centrally track basic meeting information on cops in schools votes, but they aren't collecting meeting times or links to virtual meetings that are essential to public participation.
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Robert Et Fils Brings Slice Of French Cuisine To North Center
By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published
Salvaged Chicago Brauhaus To Reopen Inside DANK Haus Next Month
By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published
Lane Tech Won’t Begin Process To Find New Mascot Until School Year Starts
By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published
‘I Voted!’ Stickers Are FINALLY Coming To Chicago This Election Day
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Lane Tech Votes To Nix ‘Indian’ Mascot
In a community survey with thousands of responses, about half said they wanted Lane Tech to stop using its mascot and other related imagery, saying it reinforces harmful stereotypes of Native Americans.
Chicago Public Schools Will Start With All-Remote Learning On Sept. 8
Teachers and parents pushed back against the district's plan to have most kids in school for two days per week.
Cook County Teen Dies Of Coronavirus As Illinois Reports 1,471 New Cases
The teenager is among the youngest people known to have died from coronavirus infection in the state.
Chicago Sees Its Most Violent Month In 28 Years As Murders, Shootings Skyrocket
Two dozen children under 10 years old have been shot in Chicago this year.
The Party Is Over: Chicago Shuts Down Warehouse Bash And Vows To Do The Same For Other Mass Gatherings
A new city task force is cracking down on parties, events and large gatherings in commercial and residential buildings.
CPS Giving Parents A Week To Decide Whether To Send Kids To School Or Choose Remote Learning
District officials said they need time to plan based on how many families choose all-remote learning. The Teachers Union wants CPS to open for remote learning only this fall.
Antique-Filled Irving Park Home’s For Sale Listing Goes Viral: ‘There Is Something Magic About This House’
Christa Brachert's home at 3762 N. Harding Ave. was listed for sale 18 days ago and since then has been viewed more than 24,000 times on Redfin alone.
Bars Can Now Apply To Open Sidewalk Cafes For Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Previously, only restaurants were allowed to apply for and open a sidewalk cafe. The city hopes the change can help alcohol-only bars and taverns stay afloat.
Illinois Sees Highest Number Of New Coronavirus Cases In 2 Months As State Hits ‘Danger Point,’ Pritzker Says
Another 1,772 new cases of coronavirus were reported and 18 more people died.
