First Stop: Red Line Shutdown
Red Line Contingency Plan Passes First
Test
The Red Line Project's
Josclynn Brandon braved the real test of the Red Line South construction plan
-- the first rush-hour commute from 95th Street. Her experience in a nutshell?
Smooth sailing.
Graphic: Part of the Red Line South Branch.
Second Stop: DePaul Arena
DePaul Arena Part of South Loop
Neighborhood's Economic Expansion
Mayor Emanuel introduced DePaul's new $300
million, 10,000-seat basketball arena and McCormick Place hotel complex at a
Thursday press conference. He also said another area college team has expressed
interest in playing in the arena.
- Video: Press conference highlights | Archive
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Visuals: Infographic | Map, arena renderings
- Social media: Arena announcement, reaction
Photo: Mayor Emanuel announces the
new arena. (Photo/Will Wilson)
Third Stop: Monroe
Trumbull Officials Make Emotional Plea
Teachers and administrators made their case
to keep the Andersonville school open during a hearing April 26 at CPS
headquarters. The school board is expected to vote on closings on May
22.
- Trumbull: Teachers protest closing | Announcement
- Protests: Thousands protest | Students demonstrate
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Multimedia: Audio slideshow | Map: Closings by ward
Photo: Trumbull's James Morgan makes
a point at the hearing. (Photo/Joe
Ruppel)
Fourth Stop: Gun Violence
Special
Report: Chicago Gun Violence
An in-depth look at the issues,
solutions to gun violence.


