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Financial veteran Cortes joins Fox

By Giovanni Whaley | Mar 7, 2017

Steve Cortes, a Wall Street veteran and former CNBC commentary, has been hired to provide political and market analysis to the Fox Business Network (FBN) and Fox News Channel (FNC), the broadcasting company announced recently.

What can CPS buy for $1 million? Teacher travel edition

By Chicago City Wire Report | Mar 7, 2017

Musical performer Chancelor Bennett, 23, popularly known as Chance the Rapper, is giving Chicago Public Schools $1 million.

Anthony Barone donates $200 to Friends of Jacob Meister

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

Anthony Barone, (635 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace), donated $200 to Chicago's Friends of Jacob Meister on Jan. 12, 2016.

Dennis Hughes donates $200 to Committee to Elect Dan Burke

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

Dennis Hughes, (2650 N. Southport, Chicago), donated $200 to Chicago's Committee to Elect Dan Burke on Jan. 7, 2016.

Non-profit questions where $1.1 billion CTA upgrade will lead

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 7, 2017

While Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is celebrating the city’s recent acceptance of a $1.1 billion federal grant to upgrade the CTA’s infrastructure, at least one non-profit group sees the money as putting Chicago on track to trouble.

CPS special ed changes don't add up, group says

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 7, 2017

Recent changes in the way the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is providing special education services and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) has ignited rage among parents, a questionable explanation from the CPS and a mathematical analysis by a watchdog group, the Better Government Association (BGA) reported recently.

Report: Chicago a winded city financially

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 7, 2017

Chicago ranks near the bottom in fiscal strength from among 116 cities with populations of at least 200,000, an analysis by the non-profit group Truth In Accounting (TIA) has found.

Union Ridge home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Union Ridge, a Chicago neighborhood, fell by $107,000 while total sales decreased by 70%.

West Englewood home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in West Englewood, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $6,000 while total sales decreased by 47.4%.

Oriole Park home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Oriole Park, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $92,500 while total sales remained unchanged with seven homes sold.

Garfield Ridge home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Garfield Ridge, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $53,500 while total sales decreased by 25.9%.

Hegewisch home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Hegewisch, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $45,500 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Andersonville home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Andersonville, a Chicago neighborhood, fell by $122,500 while total sales decreased by 11.1%.

Logan Square home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Logan Square, a Chicago neighborhood, fell by $16,000 while total sales increased by 2%.

Lawndale home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Lawndale, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $78,000 while total sales increased by 8.7%.

Lincoln Park home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Lincoln Park, a Chicago neighborhood, fell by $103,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 73 homes sold.