First Stop: CPS Closings

CPS Board Meeting PhotoBoard Votes to Close 50 CPS Schools
On a wild day of protests and confrontations between security and parents, the school board voted to close 50 CPS schools on Wednesday -- 49 elementary  and one high school. Four of the original 54 schools were spared. List | Map

 
Photo: Protesters outside CPS, demanding to be let into the meeting. (Photo/Josclynn Brandon)

Second Stop: Red Line South

CTA Green Line PhotoRed 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.


Photo: A CTA attendant helps out at the Garfield Green Line stop. (Photo/Clayton Guse)

Third Stop: DePaul Arena

Emanuel PhotoDePaul 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.

Photo: Mayor Emanuel announces the new arena. (Photo/Will Wilson)

Fourth Stop: Gun Violence

Gun Violence IconSpecial Report: Chicago Gun Violence
An in-depth look at the issues, solutions to gun violence.