Chicago Public Schools under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education said it opened a Title VI investigation into Chicago Public Schools for running a program that it says discriminates on the basis of race.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Defending Education with the department’s Office of Civil Rights, “alleging that CPS has an academic-achievement initiative that discriminates against students on the basis of race.”
Chatham fatal crash drive identified
The 44-year-old driver of the vehicle that crashed Monday into an afterschool program in Chatham, just south of Springfield, has been identified.
The crash killed four people between the ages of 7 and 18. Others were injured. Illinois State Police say Marianne Akers is not in custody at this time as the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Blood donations increase after fatal crash
ImpactLife is thankful for an increase in blood donation appointments in the aftermath of the crash that killed four and injured others in Chatham Monday.
Manager Jim Watts said tragic events like this are a reminder of the importance of maintaining a strong blood supply at all times. ImpactLife expects their donor centers and mobile blood drives throughout the region to be busy.
