Chicago workshop program funded by federal grants
A Chicago board of education program, aided by $100,000 in federal funds over three years, ends June 30 but faces possible budget cuts. Attendees say the workshops improved school relations and personal insight, with 36 participants from across the city learning crisis handling and student interactions. Local press urged continued support to keep the initiative active.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Kenwood High School
Despres presses housing crime ordinance revival
Woodlawn housing decay prompts Fifth Ward alderman Leon Despres to propose an ordinance duplicating a 1965 state law on criminal housing management. He argues the city’s Corporation Counsel can prosecute and stronger penalties will spur owners to maintain properties. Council delays action, but editorial urges September return to advance the measure.
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Woodlawn
City Council
Fifth Ward
Leon Despres
Corporation Counsel
Despres
Alderman Calls for Federal Noise Standards on Airports and CTA
Hyde Park alderman urges federal action to curb airport and CTA train noise. He testifies at a Chicago EPA hearing noting airports and CTA receive little regulation and warning that federal standards and funding conditions could enforce limits. He cites potential hearing damage from CTA noise and urges uniform national limits.
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Airports
Chicago’ Transit Authority
CTA
Chicago
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