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education
  • by david hall
Mayor says he wants a CPS leader who will fight for more funding as fate of current CEO hangs in the balance

The mayor Thursday seemed to contrast his schools vision with the more fiscally conservative approach of the CPS CEO, who his administration is taking steps to push out, WBEZ and the Sun-Times reported this week.

education
  • by david hall
Chicago Teachers Union asks for mediation in CPS contract talks

CTU leaders stress this isn’t a signal a walkout is looming. Still, tensions are on the rise between the union and district leaders.

transportation
  • by david hall
RTA joins calls to add bus lanes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard on Thursday joined the chorus of voices unhappy with the current design proposal that prioritizes cars over public transit.

music
  • by david hall
Riot Fest staying at Douglass Park, scrapping plans to move to Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium

In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.