http://www.chitowndailynews.org Chicago news en-us Chicago Board of Education to vote on plan that would create a gay friendly high school and four other new high schools in the city. If approved tomorrow, the school would open in 2010. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Social_Justice_school_on_Board_of_Ed_agenda,18773 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Social_Justice_school_on_Board_of_Ed_agenda,18773 Candidates win seats in hard-fought elections for their local public school councils. A hearing officer recommended new elections after voting in April led to disputes. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:30:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Three_schools_elect_new_local_councils,18771 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Three_schools_elect_new_local_councils,18771 Public education officials say Barack Obama's ascent to president could translate into more much-needed funding for schools. However, the new president will also have to fix the economy. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Officials_hope_education_on_Obamas_priority_list_,18758 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Officials_hope_education_on_Obamas_priority_list_,18758 Voices of Youth in Chicago Education works with Chicago Public Schools officials to develop personalized, four-year graduation plans for potential dropouts. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Students_create_pilot_project_to_battle_dropout_problem,18749 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Students_create_pilot_project_to_battle_dropout_problem,18749 Bronzeville residents are trying to improve access to their community, hoping it will spur development and help residents gain better access to rest of the city. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Trying_to_improve_community_through_public_transit_pedestrian_access,18756 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Trying_to_improve_community_through_public_transit_pedestrian_access,18756 Many believe Barack Obama won the presidency on a tidal wave of enthusiasm in the African-American community. But a Daily News analysis shows turnout in Chicago's majority black wards was lower than average. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Low_turnout_for_Obama_in_Chicagos_black_wards,18755 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Low_turnout_for_Obama_in_Chicagos_black_wards,18755 Volunteer tutors with Heightening Opportunity and Potential for Educational Success spend about two hours with homeless students, assisting with homework, reading together and talking. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:20:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Volunteer_tutoring_service_helps_homeless_students,18752 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Volunteer_tutoring_service_helps_homeless_students,18752 Environmental advocates, educators and scientists looked at the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the local level at the Chicago Wilderness Congress 2008. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:03:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Scientist_Global_warming_would_bring_drought_floods_to_Chicago,18751 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Scientist_Global_warming_would_bring_drought_floods_to_Chicago,18751 Chicago Transit Authority officials OK a rate increase they'll use to close a budget gap. The increases take effect Jan. 1. Some riders protested the fare hikes today. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/CTA_hikes_fares_for_2009,18746 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/CTA_hikes_fares_for_2009,18746 A new program at City Colleges of Chicago teaches students how to grow produce in cities. Experts say this is an emerging trend and market that will need well-educated people to sustain it. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Urban_agriculture_course_poised_to_launch_at_Daley_College,18743 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Urban_agriculture_course_poised_to_launch_at_Daley_College,18743 CHA will start requiring all public housing residents to get a job come January. They'll get more hlep finding day care for their children as they head off to work. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/CHA_improves_access_to_day_care_early_childhood_education_,18741 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/CHA_improves_access_to_day_care_early_childhood_education_,18741 Edgewater community members tonight meet to discuss a plan that would allow a North Kenmore homeless shelter to temporarily relocate in the neighborhood until a permanent home is found. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Fate_of_Edgewater_homeless_shelter_tops_tonights_meeting_agenda,18739 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Fate_of_Edgewater_homeless_shelter_tops_tonights_meeting_agenda,18739 Chicago Transit Authority postpones planned fare hike vote, rescheduling it for tomorrow. The authority already has the most expensive fares of the nation's largest transit agencies, studies show. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Fare_hike_vote_rescheduled_to_tomorrow,18738 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Fare_hike_vote_rescheduled_to_tomorrow,18738 Gov. Rod Blagojevich cut millions from the city's substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. Health advocates are urging him to restore funding. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Mental_health_centers_say_budget_cuts_mean_crime_higher_costs,18722 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/Mental_health_centers_say_budget_cuts_mean_crime_higher_costs,18722 Journalism students at three colleges in Chicago this week are celebrating their successful live coverage of this historic Election Day. The show aired on PBS and viewers reacted positively, the students say. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/College_students_tackle_live_election_coverage,18737 http://www.chitowndailynews.org./Chicago_news/College_students_tackle_live_election_coverage,18737