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Dumpsters full of books seen outside Schurz High School on Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two dumpsters full of books were found outside a Chicago Public Schools high school on the city's Northwest Side Friday.Paperbacks and textbooks were piled up outside Carl Schurz High School, at 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the Irving Park neighborhood.Various biology and chemistry textbooks and lab notebooks, a copy of "Mawi Asgedom's "Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard," and multiple copies of Peter Mayle's 1991 national bestseller "A Year in Provence" were among the books visible in a massive dumpster.CBS News Chicago reached out to the Chicago Public Schools,...
Chicago Teachers Union holds 'walk-in' as COVID-era school relief funds expire
The Chicago Teachers Union held what they call a "walk-in" on Monday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe union is pushing for more funding in its new contract.Teachers at schools across the city took part in the "walk-in" with CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.READ ALSO | Chicago Board of Education takes no action on CPS CEO at meeting, halts school closures before 2027The group spoke outside Mollison Elementary School in Bronzeville.Organizers said the school has the highest vacancy rate in the city and has been on the "closure list" twice.CTU added that COVID funds are set...
Parents Alarmed by Dumpsters Filled With Discarded Books Found Outside Chicago High School
CHICAGO — Carl Schurz High School on the Northwest Side is facing criticism after dumpsters filled with discarded books were discovered outside the campus. The books, ranging from Shakespeare to science textbooks, were spotted on Friday, echoing similar incidents across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in recent years.
Joffrey Ballet Academy renamed after historic $5 million gift
The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million donation from the Grainger Foundation, based in Lake Forest, Illinois. This generous gift will endow and rename the Joffrey Academy of Dance to the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet, effective immediately.
University of Chicago accused of anti-Palestinian discrimination in federal complaint
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A new school year is under way, and Chicago area universities continue to grapple with accusations of discrimination from students protesting the war in Gaza. In the latest development, a new civil rights complaint has been filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights against the University of Chicago, accusing the school of anti-Palestinian discrimination and censorship. In the federal civil rights complaint filed by the independent advocacy group Palestine Legal, a large coalition of student groups details several incidents from October 2023 through June 2024 that the filing says violated their civil rights,...
Free speech and donor privacy go hand in hand
How much is free speech worth? According to one donor, $100 million. Last week, the University of Chicago received a $100 million donation in support of free speech efforts on campus. The gift supports the Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, including its speaking events, orientation programs, and fellowships, to establish a culture of free […]
Carl Sandburg football dominates Metea on Homecoming
Carl Sandburg football enters as winners in three straight games and celebrates homecoming on a windy night in Orland Park. Their dance partner is the Metea Valley Mustangs, who have lost their last two games by a combined 72 points. The Mustangs look to right the ship before hosting Homewood Flossmoor next week. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Candidates for Chicago Board of Education weigh in on leadership controversy
Come Election Day, Nov. 5, voters will get a chance to elect members to the Chicago Board of Education for the first time. With 37 days away until then, some candidates running made their pitch on Saturday to voters on the city's South Side. “The taxpayers are a big proponent...
Northeastern Illinois University Announces Inauguration of University's Eighth President
Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D. will be inaugurated Oct. 4. Celebratory activities to be held Oct. 3-5. CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) will celebrate the inauguration of its eighth president, Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., with three days of activities from Oct. 3-5, 2024. The theme of the inauguration festivities is "Education, Excellence and Empowerment." "We invite our University community, alumni, neighbors and friends to join us for this inspiring celebration of the next chapter in the history of Northeastern," said Michelle Morales, Vice Chair of Northeastern's Board of Trustees. "We are delighted to come together in acknowledging President Bell-Jordan, a distinguished leader who will undoubtedly strengthen our unwavering dedication to providing the excellence that NEIU students rightfully deserve."
27 unanswered points lifts Mount Carmel football past Benet Academy
After a victory over St. Viator last week, the 4-0 Benet Redwings are back in action as they take on Mount Carmel football, the back-to-back state champions. This is the third meeting as Mt. Carmel won the first matchup in 2002, and won their meeting in the 2013 playoffs. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
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