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By Connor Morgan Studies show that student-athletes are improving the graduation rate at Chicago Public Schools. CPS observes a “no pass, no play” policy, meaning
VIDEO: Hollywood director creates black superhero
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VIDEO: Historic West Side conservatory re-opens
By Rachael Ponn It was early evening on June 30, 2011, when ominous dark clouds rolled into the skies, bringing with them severe thunderstorms that
Consumer sentiment strong in April
By Sara Shouhayib Low interest rates and better job prospects boosted consumer sentiment in April according to a survey by the University of Michigan. The
Sprawling NFL Draft Town consumes park
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Hilton continues expansion as quarterly profit tops expectations
By Sean Froelich Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will continue expanding rooms after net income rose 21 percent in the first quarter of 2015, topping expectations.
Handling of NFL Draft sparks student outrage, protest
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VIDEO: Board games enjoy resurgence
By Meghan Morris Board games have come a long way from Monopoly. What used to be a niche hobby has turned into a thriving subculture,
Chicago braces for NFL Draft and its impact on the city
By Scott Guthrie and Connor Morgan Additional Reporting by Nick Kariuki Medill’s Draft coverage Two dozen Medill reporters are covering the 2015 NFL Draft in
GrubHub stock dives despite earnings growth
By Ezra Kaplan Shares of GrubHub Inc plunged 11 percent Wednesday despite beating expectations for both revenue and profit in the first quarter. Instead investors
Twitter’s leaked earnings disappoint investors
By Taylor Hall Twitter shares plummeted more than 6 percent after investors grew concerned over declining engagement and ad and user growth following the release
Poor outlook for Kraft Foods after first quarter revenue decline
By Sara Shouhayib Kraft Foods Group Inc.’s net income fell 16 percent and revenue declined slightly in the first quarter as the company dealt with