
Frustrated CPS parents have no bus transportation for their kids with special needs
"The distance that I live to her school, that's an eight mile transport on transportation. And I'd have to take four buses and a train to get there."
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"The distance that I live to her school, that's an eight mile transport on transportation. And I'd have to take four buses and a train to get there."
Two women said they mailed checks from the post office at 41st and Halsted and became victims of fraud.
At least one other Chicago suburb is considering a similar ban after the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park.
"I haven't caught back up yet, so now I'm losing money daily. Because we're on Social Security and it's a pain in the butt."
Police released surveillance footage of the two suspects in the shooting.
While the first vehicle drove off, the driver of the second stopped and attempted to help the child.
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
The victim said he's "stressed about a whole lot of things and in pain."
The temporary reduction on the state sales tax starts Friday and will last through Aug. 14.
Grief, advice, and action – that is what came up Wednesday during a virtual townhall meeting for survivors of the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre.
"We believe because of our geographic position and the assets. We already have that. Gary still is a gem and an opportunity that's just waiting to happen."
The city also combined memorials to the seven people killed in the July 4 shooting.
"A mom that needs counseling. A dad that's gonna commit suicide. A dad that's drinking a handle a day, something like that."
Plans are in the works to turn a struggling mall into a crown jewel of the community.
"We're asking for a change in policy when it comes to the safety. We're asking for fairness."