Catalyst Chicago
A long-swelling crescendo of public outrage over school closings is coming to a head, and state and local lawmakers are pressing for changes that range from go-slow to stop.
In Springfield, a proposal is under consideration that would require Chicago Public Schools to give six months notice before closing a school. It would also establish a process for the public to give input and, if enough oppose it, put the question of whether to close a particular school to voters...