Boy honored after he and mom were attacked
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A community meeting taking place today in Avalon Park, days after a mother and her young son were attacked while they were walking home from school.

U.S. House demands CTU records
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Lawmakers in DC want answers from the Chicago Teachers Union. They say members deserve a straight look at the books, and they’re now demanding the paperwork.

U.S. House demands Chicago Teachers Union records
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The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee sent a letter Thursday to CTU President Stacy Davis Gates, asking the union to turn over financial audits from 2019 through 2024.

Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by PE teacher
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A former CPS student alleges in court documents that he was sexually abused for several years by a PE teacher at his elementary school. Now he is speaking out.

Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by gym teacher

For the first time, a former Chicago Public Schools student who is alleging abuse at the hands of a gym teacher is speaking out.

Video shows Chicago mother, young son brutally attacked while walking home

A mother and her 9-year-old son were seriously injured during an attack by a group of children that was captured in a viral video Monday afternoon in Chicago.

Investigation into CPS travel spending
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The Illinois Comptroller is weighing in on an alarming report about CPS spending.

Susana Mendoza reacts to new report on CPS travel spending
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ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.

Chicago Public Schools travel expenses flagged by watchdog group
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A new look inside the books by CPS's office of the Inspector General found repeated abuses in travel expense reports including questionable purchases even outright fraud

Attendance drops at CPS in communities with increased ICE presence | ChicagoNOW
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A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.

Chicago Board of Education OKs $175M pension payment to city

The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a $175 million pension payment to the city on Thursday, according to reports.

CPS refuses remote learning option amid immigration raids, sparking safety concerns
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As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.

ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
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Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.

Tensions flare in Little Village
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Tensions flare once again today in Little Village and it was all caught on camera.

Former CPS investigator claims she was pushed out for exposing misconduct

A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.

CPS whistleblower files wrongful termination suit
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A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.

Community invited to help choose next CPS superintendent
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Chicago Public Schools is forming a community panel of students, parents, alumni, and residents to interview finalists and give feedback before a new CEO is named by December.