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Top Chicago news: Teachers push for affordable housing; city gets ready for Sunday's marathon; more

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Published on October 11, 2019
Top Chicago news: Teachers push for affordable housing; city gets ready for Sunday's marathon; morePhoto: Dan Fornal/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Chicago? Read on for everything you need to know.

Affordable housing for homeless students a key contract issue for teachers

Teachers are fighting for housing assistance and support for 16,000 homeless students in their next contract with the city.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

Chicago group wants to save coal-fired power plant 

Chicago preservationists say an old coal-fired power plant shouldn't be demolished because it's a monument to the city's roots to its industrial past. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Chicago gets ready for marathon

The 42nd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday. More than 45,000 runners from over 100 countries will participate in the 26.2-mile run.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Board of Education president joins negotiations 

With just one week to go until a potential strike by Chicago Public Schools teachers, Board of Education President Miguel del Valle took part in discussions for the first time.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

No injuries in fire at downtown Starbucks

Firefighters responded to the scene in the West Loop at 150 N. Riverside Plaza on Thursday afternoon.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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