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We must support immigrant children in Chicago schools

These newcomers are a blessing and an opportunity for a district struggling with declining enrollment. CPS, the mayor, school administrators and teachers should make this moment count.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-cop who exposed Jimmy Savile working to bring down another ‘very significant’ sex offender

Mark Williams-Thomas revealed Savile to be a prolific abuser in a 2012 documentary and now says he is trying to bring down another 'untouchable' child sex offender.

Daily Record

19 players, five assistant coaches suspended by CPS after Kenwood-Morgan Park postgame fight

Chicago Public Schools announced the final punishments for Kenwood and Morgan Park’s football teams on Thursday. The teams had a large fight on Saturday after they played at Lane Stadium.

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Draft Victims Bill won’t achieve government’s aims, says justice committee

New funding is ‘essential’ to make proposals possible, Committee chair says

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CPS drops to fourth-largest school district in nation

Chicago Public Schools — at 322,000 students this year — now trails Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida, which saw its enrollment increase to 325,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

Southwest Side represents strong investment for Chicago schools and our city

CPS should recognize that enrollment is growing on the Southwest Side, and right-size its budget to include more funding for our local schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS advances plans for Near South high school despite opposition, threat to withhold state funding

CPS leaders said teens travel far for school now, and population growth justifies the school. Opponents said the plan is irresponsible and lacks community input.

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Human rights protections were no defence to ‘violent’ Colston statue toppling REDIRECTED

The Court of Appeal has given a ruling on legal issues arising out of the prosecution of the so-called Colston Four, who were cleared by a jury.

The Independent UK

Sarah Everard vigil: Fifth person cleared of breaking Covid restrictions

Ben Wheeler, 22, was accused of breaching Covid regulations on March 13 last year

Evening Standard

I’m opposed to the Near South High School plan — here’s why

The way in which the mayor and CPS are pushing forward with this current, controversial and problematic proposal is troubling. There has not been meaningful community engagement with open, public meetings and true dialogue

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawmaker to block $50M for Near South Side high school until Lightfoot, CPS address community concerns

State Rep. Theresa Mah had been among the strongest backers of the idea to build a new high school. But she called the city’s plan “offensive” and politically motivated.

Chicago Sun-Times

Top CPS officials privately warned a new Near South school could undermine neighboring schools, harm Black students

While Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted the new school to serve Chinatown and other neighborhoods, CPS alumni and even staff inside CPS fear it will do damage to existing schools that serve predominantly African American students.

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Case of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to be heard at UK court for first time

Anne Sacoolas’s case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Primary school teacher who sexually abused young girls brought to justice 'yet again'

The Crown Prosecution Service said Ellis had been brought to justice 'yet again'

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Kenwood vs. Morgan Park high school football game ends with 18-20 players ejected after post-game fight

Multiple fights broke out all over the field as Chicago Public Schools security and coaches and administrators from both schools struggled to calm things down.

The Independent UK

Military police officer caught with indecent images of children avoids jail

Andrew Stevenson must perform 200 hours of unpaid work

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS enrollment drops again, state Sen. Emil Jones faces calls to resign and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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CPS enrollment drops again, continuing decadelong slide

The steady drop to 321,000 students means CPS could lose its title as the third-largest district to Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida.

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Wales Online

The vitally-important questions Welsh police force refuses to answer after top officers dismissed

Gwent Police have admitted there was an issue with culture in the force. They say it has changed but they still won't answer our questions about how their officers lied and one inappropriately touched a colleague

Daily Mirror

Chris Kaba's family say 'hearts ripped out of their chests' after police shooting

Chris Kaba was shot dead by police following a police pursuit, but no gun was found in the vehicle he was driving - which was also not registered to him. His cousin Jefferson Bosela has quit his teaching job to campaign full-time

The Independent UK

Serving Met Police officer charged over ‘racist’ WhatsApp messages

Exclusive: PC Thomas Phillips has been suspended with full pay

Daily Record

Woman ran over and killed her own mum, 93, in tragic driveway accident

Hazel Smith was reversing her Audi A3 out of the garage at her home when her eldery mum, Doris Breen, walked behind her and was fatally struck.

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire mum dies after she was hit by daughter's car in driveway accident

She was rushed to hospital but died a couple of days later

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: We will settle for nothing less than Old Pension Scheme, say employee outfits

Government’s proposal of rolling out ‘best pension plan’ does not cut any ice with them

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebook

There is good news and bad news for shot clock advocates, along with some CPS progress and more.

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