The Latest Breaking News from CPS

Flag football pursuing varsity status in Illinois

To take a sport from emerging to varsity-level, leagues need to have 10% of IHSA member high schools participating, which equates to about 80 schools. The IHSA Board also considers other factors like officiating, facilities and support from participating schools’ athletic directors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2022

Military education chief at CPS resigns after ‘systemic failures’ in his handling of sex abuse case

In 2019, Col. Daniel Baggio failed to notify state and local officials of suspected abuse of a student by a military instructor, a watchdog found. The student was abused for another 9 months before the instructor was arrested, CPD records show.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022

Hope Academy aims for Class 1A glory

No area school has won a Class 1A title since Hampshire in 1979, and no West Side program — public or private — ever has won state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022

Trial date set for former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone over £400m fraud charge

The 91-year-old is accused of a single count of fraud by false representation.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone due in court on fraud charge

The 91-year-old is expected to attend Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday morning to formally enter a plea.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Dilemma Between Pregnant Women Who Need Medical Marijuana And Child Protective Services

In Michigan, where medical and adult-use marijuana has been legal since 2008 and 2018, respectively pregnant women who consume cannabis to treat their illnesses are still in trouble.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2022

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 · Oct 2, 2022

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 · Oct 2, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

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

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

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022