CPS puts out 5-year blueprint

Jun. 10, 2013
District officials put out first formal blueprint for schools under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but it gives few details.

CPS CEO: 'It’s time to turn the page'

May. 28, 2013
It’s been a year for the history books in Chicago Public Schools, and that’s exactly where schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett said she wants it to stay. 

State OKs school closings delay

Nov. 28, 2012
Illinois House, Senate passed a bill today to allow the CPS to delay closings until March.

'Afternoon Shift' #170: Soy capitan!

Oct. 16, 2012
We celebrate a pair of anniversaries--one is silver and the other gold. Lou Diamond Phillips and his "La Bamba" cast mates talk about the impact of the Ritchie Valens biopic 25 years later. And the Giordano Dance Chicago celebrates its 50th year. Plus, new CPS CEO, Barbara Byrd-Bennett.