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CPS needs systemic change to better serve kids and families

CPS scores are consistently below state averages. In some grades at certain schools, an analysis by the Illinois Policy Institute found that not a single student meets the grade-level standards.

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Parents of young magnet school students say losing busing is a ‘crushing crisis’ for them

CPS officials said this month that they still had not caught up with the bus driver shortage despite increasing driver wages and hosting several job fairs.

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House migrants at City Hall, police union president says

John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said he’s fed up with having Chicago police officers “babysit” asylum seekers staying at district stations.

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David Carrick: police investigating further allegations against serial rapist

New complainants asked to consider if they could testify in court against former Met officer

The Guardian - UK

Problems in CPS go far beyond a lack of air conditioning

The problem with the Chicago Public Schools is simple: It fails to educate students well. That is why families have voted with their feet and left.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago bakes under 116 heat index fueled by record-setting temperatures

By early Wednesday afternoon, the heat index was at 116, tying July 14, 1995 for second highest heat index on record for the city of Chicago’s climate site. The highest heat index on record at the city of Chicago’s official climate site is 118 degrees, set on July 13, 1995.

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On the trail of the north Wales sign thief

Brief letters: Mystery signpost snatcher | Fun with fungi | Programmed to empathise | Chris Mullin’s career | Give up the ghost

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Police constable jailed for voyeurism offences committed over almost two years

Coventry-based Alexander Hindmarsh resigned from West Midlands Police after making dozens of films of other men without their consent.

The Independent UK

Human rights group backs Manchester men who say racism led to murder convictions

Three black men jailed under joint enterprise law, which is often based on ‘dubious evidence’ of gang membership, says Liberty

The Guardian - UK

Criticism mounts over Manchester United’s handling of Mason Greenwood case

Fans, women’s groups and ex-players slam the way Man Utd conducted an investigation into allegations against the player.

Al Jazeera

Almost half Crown Prosecution Service letters sent to public ‘below standard’

Victims of crime receiving written responses with errors and spelling mistakes, and overall only a third of letters found adequate

The Guardian - UK

GPS unacceptable, say leaders of Andhra Pradesh government employees’ unions

AP CPS Employees Assoc. to protest 'Why not OPS' on Sep 1; demand govt. revert to Old Pension Scheme.

The Hindu

CPS under fire over ‘basic blunders’ in handling complaints from crime victims

Around half of the written responses to complaints scrutinised by a watchdog were found to be ‘inadequate’.

The Independent UK

Chicago area braces for ‘dangerously hot conditions’ expected through Thursday

Temperatures Wednesday are expected to climb to near 100 degrees, forecasters said. When combined with humidity, heat index values could reach as high as 115 degrees. Thursday’s conditions will be similar.

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Extreme heat moves CPS recess, activities indoors; sports games postponed

Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-90s with dangerous heat indexes soaring up to 115 degrees, the National Weather Service said.

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CPS postpones outdoor sports due to excessive heat; Kenwood vs. Lincoln-Way East showdown moves to Saturday

Chicago Public Schools announced on Tuesday afternoon that all outdoor games on Wednesday and Thursday have been postponed and all practices must be canceled or moved indoors due to the excessive heat that is expected.

The Independent UK

No charges over Birmingham pub bombings ‘ethical, moral and legal turpitude’

Julie Hambleton said the attack that killed her sister and 20 others was ‘off-limits’ for prosecution.

Chicago Sun-Times

On CPS’ first day of school, ‘There’s excitement and hope,’ mayor says

After a seemingly quick summer break and ahead of a forecast heatwave this week, students, parents and leaders kick off the school year with “the same level of energy across the whole city of Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.

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CPS disputes claim that migrant children from police station were turned away at school

About 10 children had walked to a Woodlawn school only to be turned away by administrators, a volunteer said. But CPS disputes the allegations, saying that one of the families had an outdated form that stalled the process.

The Independent UK

No new charges in Birmingham pub bombings re-investigation

21 people were killed and more than 200 injured in the worst unsolved terrorist attack on the UK mainland.

The Guardian - UK

Police reinvestigation of Birmingham pub bombings has failed, families told

Exclusive: Bereaved accuse authorities of cover-up as CPS decides there is insufficient evidence to prosecute

The Independent UK

King Charles’ charity facing no further action over cash-for-honours allegations

Decision comes after police interviewed several witnesses and examined more than 200 documents

Evening Standard

Met ends royal charity ‘cash for honours’ probe

The Metropolitan Police said the decision followed advice from prosecutors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Back-to-school assignment for Chicago schools: Go all out on ‘high dosage’ tutoring

Intensive ‘high dosage’ tutoring is a research-backed strategy, University of Chicago Education Lab experts tell us. It’s a way for Chicago Public Schools to directly address what school is all about: learning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here are 5 things to watch in the CPS year ahead

Chicago Public Schools open Monday with a new mayor and a school board who want to shake up how the school district is run.

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