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Biggs currently represents the 6th Chicago Public Schools Board District, having been elected in November 2024 with nearly 45% of the vote in a three-way race. The district includes the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn and Park Manor neighborhoods. #jessicabiggs #campaign

Statehouse members did not vote on Ford’s proposed constitutional amendment in time for a binding measure to appear on the November ballot statewide. #tax #millionaries #centersquare

“Is a 77% failure rate in reading ok? A 76% failure rate in math and 88% of our Black students not being able to read, is that ok Dr. King? Is that success or failure?” Burgess asked. #congress #cps #centersquare

The inaugural class includes dual-credit students from George Washington High School, allowing participants to earn both high school and college credit while gaining industry-recognized forklift certification. #forklift #chicago #olive-harvey

“These recognitions are powerful evidence of the momentum building across Chicago Public Schools,” said CPS CEO and Superintendent Dr. Macquline King. “Our schools are rebounding and redefining what is possible for student success.” #magnetschools #cps #academicexcellence

According to attorney Kelli Fennell of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick and Dym, Navarrete will now be allowed to return to Chicago and continue her immigration case through the Chicago immigration court system. #ice #ruling #immigration

The donation will support two major programs: a new $634,000 investment in the district’s All-City Performing Arts initiative and a renewed $1.1 million commitment to the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund. #lollapalooza #cps #arts

Scholarships will be renewable for up to five years of college and administered by Chicago Scholars, an organization focused on supporting high-achieving, under-resourced and first-generation students through the college process. #scholarships #chicago #construction

A panel discussion featuring leaders in the quantum sector also gave students exposure to professionals working in the rapidly evolving field. #graduation #students #university

The decision comes as some have called for schools to close in recognition of May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, a date historically associated with labor rights demonstrations and events, particularly in Chicago. #cps #school