CPS Graduation Rate Hits Record High

May 28, 2013 Subscribe · Forward CPS Graduation Rate Hits Record High Despite a tense school year that included the city's first teachers strike in 25 years and the district threatening to close more than 100 of its schools before ultimately moving forward with their plan to shutter 50, Chicago Public Schools has hit a record high graduation rate. Continue reading... Chicago Bike Share Program Nears Launch Chicago Man Charged In Slaying Of 6-Month-Old Girl Obama Shows Off Stuffed Bear Christie Won For Him PHOTO: Romney's Message To Prep School Pal Six Killed, 11 Wounded in Weekend Shootings Teen Shot On Porch Among 29 Shot, 6 Fatally, Over Long Weekend Wrigley Field Videoboard, Sign Mockups Erected 'Puppy Lemon Law' Advanced By Illinois House WATCH: Teacher's Epic Resignation Video Teen Shot On Porch Among 29 Shot, 6 Fatally, Over Long Weekend WATCH: This Pint-Size Speaker Captivated Chicago School Closing Protestors LARRY KING Talk in Action A memorable interview reveals not only what someone does, but why. It's at the junction of motivation and manifestation where personal history really gets interesting. Continue reading... JEFF BIGGERS Liability Bombshell: Must-Read Letters From PA and WI Fracking Victims to Illinois Lawmakers As the Illinois General Assembly votes this week on the state's increasingly suspect fracking bill, residents affected by similar operations in Pennsylvania and in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota took the extraordinary step of releasing letters warning of a "public health disaster" in the making. Continue reading... MARTHA ROSENBERG How the NRA Makes Sure Criminals Have Guns Blocking of inventory requirements is just one way in which NRA-driven laws enable dealers to feed the criminal market, make money for gun manufacturers and escape prosecution. Continue reading... REBOOT ILLINOIS Two Very Different Approaches to Solving Illinois' Pension Crisis In the final two weeks of the 2013 spring legislative session, lawmakers are weighing two bills that address what is arguably the greatest financial crisis in state history. Continue reading... JUSTIN BARBIN The 6th Annual Rescue Our Angels Hosted by Jenny McCarthy (PHOTOS) The red carpet rolled out at Studio Paris nightclub in Chicago for Jenny McCarthy and a sold-out crowd, as the model, actress, talk show host, and author hosted the Sixth Annual Rescue Our Angels fundraiser for Generation Rescue. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003