Back of the Yards
NEIGHBORHOOD News
At S. Side school, evaluating turnaround proves tough
Two years after removing the entire staff at Sherman School, CPS officials say it is a beacon of promise for turnaround projects. But its students still lag on test scores.
22 days ago | By Paul D. Bowker
New housing center helps South Side residents avoid foreclosure, buy homes
A $70,000 grant will pay for a bilingual housing services center in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The center offers classes and counseling to new homebuyers and those facing foreclosure.
1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell
Police arrest suspect in murder of pregnant woman
A teenager is arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the Halloween shooting death of a young mother. Police say the woman was caught in the crossfire between rival gangs.
7 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
7-year-old girl missing from South Side
Disappeared while walking home from school
1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin
COMMUNITY forum
MIKE MAGUIRE, 08-01-2008
My intention here is to shine a light on the work being done in the Back of the Yards neighborhood by Fr. Flanagan's Boy's Town Chicago. A satellite of the wonderful Boy's Town in Nebraska sits right here in Chicago helping the young men and women in one of our most challenged neighborhoods. I would like to commend Mayor Daley for providing the funding needed to establish Boy's Town Chicago and the continued support from Sen. Tony Munoz and State Rep. Eddie Acevado. This program is filing a need and we all hope the mission can continue. Sincerely,
Tim Egan
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