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    Mar 29, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  1. School-closings controversy needs some reality checks

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    From Sunday's print column Let's not pretend that when you close schools on the South and West sides, the children affected aren't black. Let's not pretend that's not racist....Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, speaking at a protest rally...
    2. Mar 28, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  2. Weeks in review

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    A roundup of state and local news-review and weekly political chat shows. Descriptions provided by the broadcast outlets in most cases: The Afternoon Shift (WBEZ-FM 91.5) Host Rick Kogan talks about the week's two hottest stories -- school closings and......
    3. Mar 28, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  3. 'Whose schools? Our schools!'

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    By Jessica Reynolds I attended the Chicago Teachers Union rally and march yesterday — as an objective spectator — along with the new editorial board intern David Uberti. Those of you who have read the Tribune's editorials on CPS closings......
    4. Mar 28, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  4. Chicago school closings and the charge of racism

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    Racism is an effect of institutional policies that does not require bigotry as a motive....Steve Rhodes The racial makeup of Chicago Public Schools students is African-American: 41.6% Latino: 44.1% White: 8.8% Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.4% Native American:...
    5. Mar 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Mayor says negotiations over, but protesters march on

    On a day when Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the time for negotiations on school closings was over, the Chicago Teachers Union led hundreds of supporters in a highly orchestrated downtown rally and march as part of its continuing efforts to derail the district's plan to shut 53 elementary schools.
    Tribune reporters
    On a day when Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the time for negotiations on school closings was over, the Chicago Teachers Union led hundreds of supporters in a highly orchestrated downtown rally and march as part of its continuing efforts to derail the district's...

    Tags: Racism, Karen Lewis, Chicago Public Schools, Garfield Park, Rahm Emanuel

    6. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Emanuel: Time to move forward with school closings plan

    Hours before the Chicago Teachers Union was set to lead a protest in the Loop, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today said the time for negotiations is over and he's moving forward on a plan to close 54 schools.
    Tribune reporters
    Hours before the Chicago Teachers Union was set to lead a protest in the Loop, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today said the time for negotiations is over and he's moving forward on a plan to close 54 schools. The plan unveiled last week to shut down 53 elementary...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Garfield Park, Rahm Emanuel, Roseland, Chicago Loop

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Obama to nominate Penny Pritzker as Commerce secretary

    WASHINGTON – Making official what many Democrats have expected for weeks, President Obama plans to nominate Chicago business executive Penny Pritzker, a longtime political supporter and heavyweight fundraiser, as his new Commerce secretary on Thursday morning. 
    WASHINGTON – Making official what many Democrats have expected for weeks, President Obama plans to nominate Chicago business executive Penny Pritzker, a longtime political supporter and heavyweight fundraiser, as his new Commerce secretary on...

    Tags: Investments, Recreational Equipment Inc., Media Industry, Barack Obama, White House

    8. Feb 28, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  8. Illinois Republicans: Get ready for Bruce Rauner

    Bruce Rauner, the multimillionaire bull in the quaint Illinois Republican china shop, sat down with me Wednesday morning at a diner on LaSalle Street to talk about politics.
    Bruce Rauner, the multimillionaire bull in the quaint Illinois Republican china shop, sat down with me Wednesday morning at a diner on LaSalle Street to talk about politics. Are you running for governor? "I am thinking about it," said Rauner, 57, a...

    Tags: Republican Party, White House, Government, Chris Christie, Chicago Elections

    9. Feb 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Panel seeks solutions to school absenteeism

    At a West Side town hall meeting Saturday, a panel of elected officials and community activists decried Chicago’s crisis in elementary grade truancy and absenteeism, and vowed to work on reforms that could save countless children from failure in school and life.
    Tribune reporters
    At a West Side town hall meeting Saturday, a panel of elected officials and community activists decried Chicago’s crisis in elementary grade truancy and absenteeism, and vowed to work on reforms that could save countless children from failure in...

    Tags: Human Rights, NAACP, Government, Camille Y. Lilly, Jason C. Ervin

    10. Jan 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Emanuel names five to panel to vet Sandi Jackson successors

    A pastor who protested in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for a longer school day, a community activist and a businesswoman are among five people picked to sit on a panel that will narrow the field of applicants to replace former 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson.
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    A pastor who protested in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for a longer school day, a community activist and a businesswoman are among five people picked to sit on a panel that will narrow the field of applicants to replace former 7th Ward Ald....

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Rahm Emanuel, Sandi Jackson, Michelle Harris, Local Government

    11. Jan 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Emanuel to accept online applications for Ald. Sandi Jackson successor

    Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday night that he will accept online applications from people who want to succeed former 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson and ask a committee to winnow the field of contenders.
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    Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday night that he will accept online applications from people who want to succeed former 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson and ask a committee to winnow the field of contenders. The web site will be up Friday and the panel will...

    Tags: Cook County Government, Chicago Tribune, Local Elections, Gun Control, Bipolar Disorder

    12. Jan 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. CPS student gains to make up 50% of principal evaluations

    Student achievement will now account for 50 percent of the evaluations given to principals in Chicago Public Schools.
    Student achievement will now account for 50 percent of the evaluations given to principals in Chicago Public Schools. The student achievement portion of the new evaluation will be twice the minimum recommended by a 2010 state law. The remaining half of...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Strike, Teachers, Human Interest

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