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Body of Chicago teacher who went missing on her way to an acupuncture appointment is found in Lake Michigan

It’s unclear how Linda Brown ended up in the water and an investigation is ongoing

The Independent UK

After Pregnant Woman Is “Jumped” By Mob Of Young School Kids, Attacker’s Own Mom Outs Him Online

A Chicago mother says her son still wake up screaming after a group of elementary school students brutally attacked them outside their school.

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Who is Lucy Martinez? Chicago Teacher's Mockery of Charlie Kirk's Death Sparks Parents' Fury and School Probe

Chicago teacher Lucy Martinez faces scrutiny after viral video shows her appearing to mock Charlie Kirk's assassination during 'No Kings' protest. CPS investigating incident.

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Illinois Governor Warns of ICE Raids in Chicago During Mexican Independence Day

Each year, thousands gather across Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, often with parades and festivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said those attending are simply celebrating their heritage and should not be interrupted.

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Donald Trump targeting programs for Black students as ‘illegal’

Federal investigations into programs for Black kids? Really…

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Chicago teachers reach contract deal for the first time in more than a decade without a strike

For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout

The Independent UK

What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 2. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.

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How gutting the U.S. Education Department impacts Illinois schools and universities

President Trump signed an order Thursday calling for the Education Department to close and he has slashed staff by half. He’s also targeting DEI in higher education and research funding.

Chicago Sun-Times

Secret Service agents, not ICE, visited Chicago school, officials say amid deportation fears

The U.S. Secret Service says its agents visited a Chicago elementary school while investigating a threat

The Independent UK

Chicago school officials say they stopped federal law enforcement from entering elementary school

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the incident ‘was not an ICE encounter’

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Chicago Elementary School Successfully Stops ICE Agents From Entering Building

An elementary school in Chicago successfully prevented ICE agents from entering the building Friday morning following Chicago Public Schools protocols.

Latin Times

ICE Agents Denied Entry Into Chicago Elementary School

ICE agents were denied entry to Hamline Elementary School in Chicago, as Chicago Public Schools followed safety protocols to protect students and staff.

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Chicago High School Principal Urges Local Control Over School Resource Officers

This content discusses the debate surrounding the removal of police officers from Chicago schools and the importance of local decision-making.

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Chicago Public Schools cancels Tuesday classes due to weather

No remote learning has been scheduled, but officials say school is expected to resume Wednesday.

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Picture Chicago: 16 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

First Lady Jill Biden toured the University of Illinois Chicago Illinois Neuropsychiatric Institute to highlight the importance of research in women’s health, thousands visited Wintrust Winterland at Wrigley Field, and the “Chicago rat hole” received a lot of attention on social media.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago effort to get at-risk kids back in school off to slow start

Back to Our Future targets school-age teenagers who have been out of class for at least a year and who are at high risk of being involved in gun violence.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS reports thousands of computers missing — but rarely uses $3 million tracking system to find them

Some devices ultimately turned up but CPS’ inspector general blames the mess on a flawed system for recouping devices and tracking them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Parents of special education children need guidance, support

Parents need the training to become partners in educating children with special needs, a preschool special education teacher writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Board of Ed wants cops out of public schools this fall, principals told

Removal of the “school resource officers” would align with Mayor Brandon’s Johnson’s vision, but detractors say local school councils should have final say on whether cops stay.

Chicago Sun-Times

To report on the impact of Chicago’s mass school closings, we turned to neighborhood residents

While City Hall and Chicago Public Schools put roadblocks in the way of reporting for the Sun-Times and WBEZ series, people who lived near the closed schools opened up with their stories.

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Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

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