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The city of Chicago is embroiled in a struggle over the decision to propose closing 54 public schools serving 30,000 children in kindergarten through 8th grade. … Read More
54 Chicago schools to close, opponents say minority students will be affected the most
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CHICAGO (AP) -- The city of Chicago has begun informing teachers about which public schools it intends to close under a contentious plan that opponents say will … Read More
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Devin Velez is ready to give it his all tonight on the “American Idol” stage as one of the singing competition’s top 9 contenders. The Chicago, Illinois … Read More
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Just days after the announcement that Miguel Perez Soto’s two sons and wife filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jenni Rivera’s company, the trio has come … Read More
40 years later, Chicago organization is still fueling Latina success
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