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South Shore HIgh School
South Shore HIgh School

Closed South Shore School Will Become Police Training Center As City Council Approves Controversial Plan

Neighbors said in March they didn’t get a proper chance to vet the city's plan.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Aldermen OK Controversial Plan To Use Closed South Shore High school For Police Training

The former Chicago public high school is one vote away from becoming a temporary police training facility.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

South Shore Neighbors Blindsided As Plan To Turn Closed School Into Police Training Center Is Resurrected

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's team praised the "inclusive and collaborative process" of drafting plans for the old school site, but the last meeting was on a Friday night — and no notice was posted online.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Students And Parents Who Paid Thousands For Canceled Spring Break Trips Want Answers From CPS, EF Tours

Despite buying travel insurance, EF Tours has refused to refund Chicago families. Now the district says it will pay — but when and how?

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Old South Shore High School Will Become Police Professional Development Center

Some neighbors wondered why only residents who live closest to the building were told to attend Friday night's community meeting.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

South Shore High School Won’t Become A Police Academy — At Least Not Yet, Alderman Says

CTU President Jesse Sharkey called the plan to turn the closed school into a police training academy "a slap in the face of the community."

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore