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South Side activists approached Jennifer Hudson to help save Yale Elementary from closure. They say the school's garden is integral to larger urban agriculture efforts.

While school closing plans have rattled communities and teachers, some see an opportunity.

Arrest records shouldn’t affect hiring decisions, but it’s clear some employers ignore federal guidelines. A new study suggests that affects applicants’ mental health. 

An Illinois House committee agrees the city should be able to close liquor stores for 30 days if illegal activity is reported. The industry vows to fight the bill’s progress. 

Norfolk Southern is seeking city land in its expansion of a South Side rail yard. Englewood residents now want the city to join any land deal to reduction in diesel fumes and other mitigations

David Schalliol and his team tell the story of an entire quadrant of Englewood that's being wiped away by a railroad company.

Illinois residents could soon be able to carry concealed weapons. While gun-control advocates are preparing to fight the recent court ruling, some question how Chicago neighborhoods with high crime will adapt.Englewood has one of Chicago’s highest murder rates.