School action delayed again on Hyde Park high plan
The Chicago school board delayed a vote on converting Murray and six Hyde Park Kenwood elementary schools into a new Hyde Park High, citing staff vacation and ongoing debates over overcrowding and classroom sizing. Willis faced criticism over inflated class sizes and added staff figures, with a Sept 22 meeting set for final action.
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Chicago
Benjamin C. Willis
Willis
Hyde Park High School
Murray
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Kenwood
Hyde Park
Kozminski
Bret Harte
Frank M. Whiston
James W. Clement
Hyde Park Blvd
Clement
McKeag
Ray
Shoesmith
Cyrus H. Adams III
Mayor hears group about Outer Drive plan delay
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley met with Daniel Burnham Committee Hyde Park Kellwood Conference representatives to discuss delaying the Outer Drive widening and remodeling project slated to start September 15. Burnham Committee members voiced concerns over tree removal and posted protest postcards in the park.
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Daniel Burnham Committee
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Daley
Stuart Chase
Hyde Park Blvd
Chase
Burnham Committee
Cornell Drive
Storm uproots trees and damages cars in Hyde ParkKenwood
Last week's storm tore through Hyde Park Kenwood leaving many homes without electricity and phone service for about 24 hours. Electric and telephone crews labored around the clock to repair damage from winds of tornadic force. Photos credit Neil Whitney.
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Hyde Park-Kenwood
Chicago
Neil Whitney
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