Sarah Karp
Stories by Sarah Karp
Chicago’s Health Commissioner Says Police Won’t Enforce New Self-Quarantine Order For Travelers
“We do not have a plan to create a list of individuals who are traveling and try to track them down,” Allison Arwady said.
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Chicago School Board Votes To Keep Cops In City Schools
The majority of board members opted to let local school councils continue to decide if they want police officers stationed in their schools.
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Will The Chicago Board Of Ed Defy The Mayor, CPS And Remove Cops From Schools?
Since the police killing of George Floyd, calls to pull police from schools have grown. Chicago Public Schools’ CEO says individual schools should decide.
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At Some CPS Schools, Conversations And Peace Circles Will Replace Traditional Punishment
Unlike police officers, restorative justice coordinators are trained to help the students in a more holistic way.
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Meet 6 Activists Who Are Helping To Shape Chicago’s Movement For Racial Justice
WBEZ talked to six local activists about the significance of the George Floyd uprisings and what happens next.
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This Valedictorian Went From Speaking Little English To Top Of His Class
Rafael Galarza, who is graduating from elementary school in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, credits his immigrant mother for his success.
Teachers union joins call to remove police from schools
The Chicago Teachers Union is supporting calls to end the controversial practice of stationing police in Chicago public schools.
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Reflections On A Week Of Protests And Unrest
As Chicagoans respond to the death of George Floyd, four reporters take us through the moments that defined this historic week.
City restricting downtown and Lake Shore Drive access this weekend
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is vowing to aggressively protect South and West neighborhoods from looting this weekend.
Chicago mayor says police should stay in schools
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is rejecting calls to remove police stationed in Chicago public schools.
