Ten years ago Chicago Public Schools leaders voted to close 50 public schools. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times examined the promises made to students and communities in 2013. Did Chicago keep its word? Read the full story here.
George and Gladys Smith and their son George Jr. live across the street from the now-shuttered Woods Elementary in Englewood. Members of the Smith family have lived on the block since 1883. They say the area was in decline and the population dropping before 2013, but the closing of Woods was a turning point.
Manuel Martinez
Chicago closed 50 public schools 10 years ago. Did the city keep its promises?
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