A new life for Weber?

There may be life, after all, for Weber High School, whoseclosing was announced last week. The Chicago Public Schools may buythe building to ease crowding at other schools on the Northwest Side.

If the property at 5252 W. Palmer is structurally sound, schoolofficials should act quickly.

A deal would be a win-win situation for all. Weber needs abuyer. The school had been able to enroll only 120 students nextyear - less than half the number needed to cover operating expenses.The school's owner, the Congregation of the Resurrection, could notafford to keep it open.Chicago taxpayers and …