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Illinois governor addresses spending, Chicago Public Schools issues
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said education is one of his highest priorities, but there is only so much money the state can spend on Chicago Public Schools. Reporters in Chicago on Thursday asked the governor if the state could go beyond spending $350 million in evidence-based funding for CPS. Pritzker said that the state’s education budget is not only for Chicago. ...
Landlord threatens arrest after illegal vacate notices
One day after a city inspector cited CKO Real Estate for rehabbing numerous apartments without a city permit, the landlord issued an illegal 30-day vacate notice to tenants, threatening arrest if they did not comply. In addition to the 10 code violations documented, the Crusader has learned that gas service...
City Removing Police And Fire Departments From Mental Health Emergency Response Program
CHICAGO — The city’s mental health emergency response program will now operate without police officers or fire department paramedics, the city announced as it looks to ramp up mental health services. The CARE, or Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement, provides teams of mental health professionals plus specially trained...
Here's what's happening in Chicago this weekend
This weekend, watch live artistic performances, shop vintage jewelry and fashion and cheer on the Bears. 1. 🎪 The UniverSoul Circus Experience family entertainment, music, tricks and fun at this live show.What to expect: Live international performances by Caribbean Carnivale, China Soul Flyers, Hoop Divers, Zeke, N.O. and The Wheel of Death at Washington Park.Catch up quick: Founded by Cedric Walker in 1994, this Black-owned circus spotlights entertainers of color through its two-and-a-half-hour live show.When: Shows run between noon and 7:30pm, now until Oct. 27.Address: Washington Park E. 51st & S. Cottage Grove Ave.Tickets start at $272. 🏈 Chicago BearsGrab...
Illinois highlights an overlooked safety feature during ‘Rail Safety Week’
(WTVO) — Illinois officials an often overlooked safety feature that could save lives at railroad crossings across the state. The blue ENS signs list emergency contact numbers as well as specific details about each crossing. Chicago Metra also unveiled a special train wrap inspired by the signs. The annual initiative “Rail Safety Week” is aimed […]
Chicago rideshare drivers take safety demands to City Hall
(The Center Square) – Chicago Gig Alliance organizer Lori Simmons vows to keep the pressure on city officials as the group pushes for legislation aimed at keeping rideshare drivers across the city safe and protected. Simmons and others recently marched on City Hall to amplify demands laid out in the group’s Rideshare Living and Safety Ordinance. “It’s three main parts,” Simmons told The Center Square. “It's pay, it's driver safety...
After CPS Slashes Funding, Chicago Debates Asks For Help Keeping Beloved Program Alive
BRONZEVILLE — A longtime program introducing students to the art of debate is looking to the public for help after Chicago Public Schools scaled back its funding this year. Chicago Debates works with CPS to enroll fifth- to 12th-grade students in competitive academic debate while helping schools build their own debate teams to participate in its debate league, bringing on teachers to act as coaches, according to its website. The nonprofit also organizes dozens of debate tournaments each year and runs a two-week summer camp for up to 150 middle and high school debaters.
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