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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.
1 day ago | By Geoff Dougherty
UIC received a grant to expand the Early Reading First program, a literacy program for preschoolers. Experts say it is doing wonders for children in disadvantaged communities.
1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell
At a public hearing on education, parents and members of local schools councils make their case to the Senate Education Committee chair for LSC members to be seated by election instead of appointment.
3 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
Proponents of a state-of-the-art college prep school for Austin have their plans pinned to a 30-acre site occupied by a former candy factory. The city, however, approves other plans for the property.
4 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
