Plan to build South Loop high school sparks controversy

The controversial school is one step closer to being built despite criticism from residents and housing activists.

Chinatown residents have been pushing for a new high school for years.
Chinatown residents have been pushing for a new high school for years. Sun-Times
Chinatown residents have been pushing for a new high school for years.
Chinatown residents have been pushing for a new high school for years. Sun-Times

Plan to build South Loop high school sparks controversy

The controversial school is one step closer to being built despite criticism from residents and housing activists.

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The Chicago Housing Authority unanimously approved Tuesday leasing land to Chicago Public Schools for a new $120 million high school in the South Loop. This comes after Mayor Lori Lightfoot replaced a CPS board member who was skeptical of the city’s plan last week.

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