...Mayor Daley said in a news conference held at John Hope College Prep High School, 5515 South Lowe Ave., which has seen an increase of 20.6 percentage points in its college enrollment rate...

Published on May 13, 2008.

DOH and its team of volunteers stepped in to help rehab the home of James and Dorothy Johnson in the 900 block of West 71st Street, where the couple has lived for over 43 years. Their home was in need of repairs jeopardizing their safety and security.

Published on April 30, 2008.

Nicholson Math and Science Elementary, 6006 S. Peoria Ave., which would become Nicholson Technology Academy.

Published on April 15, 2008.

...on 18 City-owned lots and two other parcels that they currently own in the 5600 block of South Halsted Street in the 20th Ward. The units will provide affordable housing and supportive services to the...

Published on April 9, 2008.

August 21, 2008- Kennedy-King College, 748 W. 63rd St., Building U

Published on March 28, 2008.

August 21, 2008- Kennedy-King College, 748 W. 63rd St., Building U

Published on March 28, 2008.

Mayor Richard M. Daley today introduced two ordinances supporting homeownership and affordable housing with support services to those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless in the Englewood community on the city's South Side.

Published on March 12, 2008.

The developer plans to build up to 24 single-family homes and 13 two-flats on scattered sites in the 6th Ward.

Published on March 12, 2008.

"At the same time, we must also work to offer new neighborhood school options so that parents can find the right fit for their child," Daley said in remarks delivered at what next fall will open as the Kershaw Magnet School, 6450 S. Lowe Ave.

Published on March 11, 2008.

For example, the data he gave the Board, provided by the Chicago Association of Realtors, show that in the last two years the sale price of single family homes in the Englewood community have decreased by 13 per cent and in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood by 6 per cent.

Published on March 5, 2008.

On January 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. three unknown male Black offenders walked into a shoe store on the 7300 block of South Halsted, displayed handguns, and then led employees to the rear of the store where they were tied up. The offenders fled the store with money and merchandise.

Published on February 6, 2008.

Chicago City Bank and Trust Company, 815 W. 63rd St.

Published on December 6, 2007.

Robert Moore, 29, of the 6400 block of South Morgan Street in Chicago was charged with eleven counts of Armed Robbery . The charges end a more than two month armed robbery pattern. Moore, who is currently on parole for previous armed robbery convictions, typically entered the small retail stores in the late afternoon and displayed a semi-automatic handgun to threaten employees in each of the businesses. He then ordered employees to surrender large sums of money from the cash register and safe before fleeing. Moore brazenly returned to three of the same store locations on separate dates during his armed robbery spree.

Published on December 4, 2007.

The Deputy continued the pursuit until he caught up with Walker on the 6500 block of South Eggleston Avenue. Walker was placed into custody.

Published on December 2, 2007.

Gregory Walker, 46, of the 5800 block of South Shields Avenue was charged with one count each of burglary to school and possession of burglary tools.

Published on December 2, 2007.

Deputy Superintendent Charles Williams was off duty and happened to be driving past Kennedy King College, located at 740 West 63rd Street. He was armed with previous information of recent break-ins at that location when he observed Walker and another man coming out of the location carrying two canvas bags. The Deputy stopped his car, identified himself, and called the men over. The men dropped the bags and fled.

Published on December 2, 2007.