Midday News Links: Archdiocese To Close, Consolidate Some Schools
By Chuck Sudo in News on Oct 29, 2014 6:50PM
- Citing rising costs and low enrollment, Cardinal Francis George said the Archdiocese of Chicago will close and consolidate some schools in its system. [Sun-Times]
- Nearly 50 people protesting the recent police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri successfully blocked traffic at the Wicker Park intersection of North, Damen and Milwaukee Avenues Tuesday. [DNAInfo Chicago]
- CTA will debut two electric-powered buses during Wednesday's evening rush. [Tribune]
- A west suburban teen had his bionic arm stolen from a parked car in Pilsen. [Fox News Chicago]
- Seven Harper High School students were hospitalized and the school evacuated after a gas main leak was discovered this morning. [Sun-Times]
