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It takes a village to run a school

I am the Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year. But I didn’t win the award on my own. I belongs to the entire school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

In Chicago, a year of fewer shootings and murders but little sense of being safer

“We have a much longer way to go,” says Susan Lee, the former deputy mayor for public safety who was the architect of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s signature “Our City Our Safety” initiative.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

Youth need to be trained on how to respond to life-threatening emergencies they witness

It’s vital we shift away from the mindset that only medical or other health professionals are equipped with the knowledge to save lives. Members of the public can have the greatest life-saving potential in many of our communities impacted by violence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

Little Village residents alarmed by latest Hilco plan, SAFE-T Act cash bail provision ruled unconstitutional and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Southwest needs to get its flights in order — and fast

After a massive meltdown, the air carrier needs to take care of its thousands of upset customers and make systemic changes to antiquated systems.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

From essential Chicago house songs to dibs etiquette, Sun-Times readers sounded off in 2022

Read some of our favorite answers to the “question of the day” this past year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

West Side arts organization reeling after leader Jon Veal dies at 30

‘We believed that art could be a tool and that if we gave our best, we could leave the world a better place.’ said close friend Jordan Campbell, who along with Jon Veal cofounded alt_Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

Developers propose $1 billion to help LaSalle Street, city to sell off 2,000 vacant lots and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

Sawyer to stay on ballot after Wilson ally drops petition challenge

Former state Sen. Rickey Hendon withdrew his objection to Ald. Roderick Sawyer’s petition signatures at Willie Wilson’s request a day after a heated hearing at the election board offices.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

Developers propose $1 billion in work to help La Salle Street

The proposals, mostly for housing and offered with the hope of snagging city subsidies, respond to the city’s call for ideas to rejuvenate Chicago’s longtime financial district, now plagued by vacancies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022