First Stop: Red Line Shutdown

Red Line South IconStorify: Red Line South Branch Shutdown: The First 48 Hours
The Red Line Project's Ali Trumbull is chronicling on Storify the first two days of the Red Line South Branch shutdown. We'll be adding stories, photos, video and other coverage in the coming days. Also follow our live coverage on Twitter.

Graphic: Part of the Red Line South Branch.

Second 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)

Third Stop: Monroe

James Morgan Trumbull PhotoTrumbull 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.

Photo: Trumbull's James Morgan makes a point at the hearing. (Photo/Joe Ruppel)

Fourth Stop: Gun Violence

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