The Latest Breaking News from CPS

Labour vows to get ‘all hands on deck’ to tackle courts backlog

The party says it would pave the way for a two-thirds increase in the number of people serving as crown prosecutors.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

Teachers allege ‘threats’ by police, Education dept. officials to foil their Sept. 1 protest plan

Leave denied, personal vehicles being taken away, allege leaders

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Alternative options on CPS being considered, says Botcha

‘It could not be scrapped as promised due to administrative hurdles’

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022

No child should have to sit through a 2-hour bus ride to get to school

We understand the challenges and appreciate that CPS is prioritizing buses for special education and homeless students, but it is not acceptable for any student — let alone one who has a disability — to spend four hours a day on a bus, five days a week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022

4 people believed to be students are shot near high school on Chicago's Northwest Side, authorities say

CHICAGO — Four people believed to be Chicago Public Schools students, including three age 15 or younger, were shot near a Northwest Side high school Wednesday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 25, 2022

CPS sex misconduct allegations return to pre-pandemic levels

A rise in misconduct reports was expected as students and staff returned to classrooms full-time after COVID-19 disruptions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022

A damning review of Cook County juvenile jail, Biden’s student debt cancellation plan 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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022

Some CPS special ed students endure 2-hour bus rides as transportation problems continue to start year

CPS officials say the situation, which they chalked up to a driver shortage during the pandemic, is far better than last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2022

Man charged in hit-and-run outside gay bar, Sacred Rose fest preps for its debut 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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2022

Man nearly sliced off taxi driver's nose after knifepoint robbery in 'sadistic' act of violence

Richard McCormack, 38, was handed a life sentence at Manchester Crown Court for the 'gratuitous' act

Manchester Evening News · Aug 23, 2022