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New School Board Map, Your Chicago ‘Icks,’ and Rooftops vs. Patios
New School Board Map, Your Chicago ‘Icks,’ and Rooftops vs. Patios
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
While the scheduled end of the spring legislative session has come and gone, Illinois lawmakers have until July 1 to approve a district map for Chicago’s new elected school board, which will be on the November 2024 ballot. This process has drawn a lot of criticism from parents and advocates who argue the proposed maps don’t accurately reflect CPS demographics. Lead producer and map enthusiast Simone Alicea joins host Jacoby Cochran to break down the latest coming out of Springfield. Plus, we are listening to some of your “Chicago Icks” and debating which are better: Rooftops or patios? (Take Our Hey Chicago Survey!)
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Released:
May 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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