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A few CPS schools are raising big money through fundraising. None are in the neediest neighborhoods.

In 2019, just 13 schools in the entire district spent $300,000 or more in outside money raised from a variety of sources. All were in wealthier areas of the city.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lincoln Park H.S. student threatened to shoot a teacher, but CPS declined to press charges, police say

CPS officials said an investigation determined there was “no safety threat” and police said the student was allowed to remain at the school.

Chicago Sun-Times

Far South Side organizer appointed to Chicago school board

Mayor Lori Lightfoot picked Joyce Chapman, who founded the Pullman Community Development Corporation and is the chair of the Far South Side Community Action Council, to fill a seat that had been empty for nearly a year.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Paul Vallas enters Chicago mayor’s race; former CPS head says Lightfoot ‘has proven incapable of dealing with these crises’

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas is running for mayor, he announced Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

'Sexual predator', 37, with 'keen and clear interest' in child abuse is jailed

1,821 vile images were found on Steven Blake's camera and hard drive - he's been locked up for just under three years

Manchester Evening News

Calling Chicago a ‘city in crisis,’ Vallas reprises campaign for mayor

“I’ll tell you who my constituency is. It’s anyone who feels that the city is becoming increasingly unsafe and wants to ensure that, wherever you live, you’re safe and secure,” former CPS CEO Paul Vallas told the Sun-Times in announcing his second run for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stockport man threatened to kill veteran MP in sick Facebook message

Phillip Dowbekin, 36, walked free from court

Manchester Evening News

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Hollywood star Kevin Spacey to ‘voluntarily’ return to UK to face sex assault charges

Spacey says he will travel to UK to defend himself against the accusations

Evening Standard

Kevin Spacey to ‘voluntarily appear’ in UK court over sexual assault charges

Actor was reported to be facing extradition if he refused to show

The Independent UK

Crisis talks as fatal dog attacks DOUBLE with victims including four kids aged under 3

Under-fire bosses at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs have called for round-table talks to discuss possible changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act

Daily Mirror

Police threatened with fines for unlawfully seizing rape victims’ personal information

Intrusive requests are ‘traumatising’ victims and causing them to drop out of prosecutions, watchdog says

The Independent UK

UK investigators told to stop mass collection of personal data in rape cases

Information commissioner says indiscriminate gathering of details is undermining trust in justice system

The Guardian - UK

UK seeking return of Kevin Spacey from US to face sexual assault charges

Exclusive: Formal extradition is to be pursued if actor fails to come back to the country voluntarily

The Guardian - UK

Paul Vallas to run for mayor, sources say

Sneed has learned the former CPS CEO — who has made previous unsuccessful bids for mayor and governor — plans to throw his hat in the ring next week.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Afternoon Edition: May 27, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Evening Standard

Tottenham fan fined for homophobic chanting towards Chelsea supporters

Nigel Carrington was convicted of a hate crime for using discriminatory language at a Premier League match.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS to tighten school security in wake of Texas school massacre, CEO says

Before the Uvalde massacre, the CPS operational budget included money for improving school security, Martinez said. But after hearing the details of what went on in Texas, some principals are demanding an “even more aggressive” response.

The Independent UK

Football supporter fined for homophobic chanting towards Chelsea fans

Nigel Carrington was convicted of a hate crime for using discriminatory language at a Premier League match.

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The Independent UK

Graduate jailed for membership of banned terror group National Action

David Musins admitted his involvement with the extreme right-wing organisation after it was proscribed by the Government in December 2016.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS accused of failing to meet religious, dietary needs of Jewish and Muslim students

Mayoral challenger Ald. Ray Lopez is demanding City Council hearings to determine why more CPS schools don’t regularly serve Kosher or Halal food options.

Salon

Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault

Spacey was also charged with one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent

The National (Scotland)

Kevin Spacey charged with sexually assaulting three men by UK authorities

KEVIN Spacey has been charged with sexually assaulting three men.

Evening Standard

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault against three men

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has been charged with the sexual assault of three men after an investigation by British police.

The Independent UK

New CPS guidance ‘will deter rape victims from seeking therapy’, campaign groups warn

Counselling should ‘be a safe space for a survivor to explore their feelings’, says Rape Crisis England & Wales

The Guardian - UK

CPS guidance ‘makes things worse’ for rape survivors, victims’ commissioner says

Vera Baird calls for therapy notes to be excluded from criminal trials, as they are in Australia

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