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In the 12 years since the closures, Chicago Public Schools has repeatedly made efforts to offload its vacant sites — which continue to rack up millions in annual maintenance costs. A total of 20 build CPS approved the sale of two closed schools Thursday, which will be repurposed into an affordable housing and an athletic facility. Chicago Public Schools approves buyers for two more closed buildings In the 12 years since the closures, Chicago Public Schools has repeatedly made efforts to offload its vacant sites — which continue to rack up millions in annual maintenance costs. A total of 20 buildings were put out to bid in May, and the first three buyers were approved in December. Read Story Related articles: Amid federal pressure, CTU President Stacy Davis Gates declares union is 'really strong' Public school advocacy groups urge Gov. JB Pritzker to opt out of fede...

Brace for another bout of snow, Chicago. A winter weather advisory is set to go in effect Friday for much of the morning into the afternoon as a burst of accumulating snow sweeps through the Chicago a A winter weather advisory was set to go in effect Friday, as a burst of accumulating snow sweeps through the Chicago area. Slick roads in store as another round of snow sweeps through Chicago area Brace for another bout of snow, Chicago. A winter weather advisory is set to go in effect Friday for much of the morning into the afternoon as a burst of accumulating snow sweeps through the Chicago area. Read Story Related articles: Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years New cold snap adds urgency to winter storm recovery across the South © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserv...