Chicago Public Schools’ Athletic Director is out a few weeks into the new school year. A CPS spokesperson confirmed that David Rosengard was no longer with the district but would not say when the separation, first reported by the Sun-Times, occurred or even say how long Rosengard had worked with the district. He held the position beginning in June 2020, according to his Linkedin page. Ald. Jeanette Taylor, 20th, who chairs the City Council education committee, said she hoped that Rosengard’s successor would help bring practice facilities like running tracks and football fields to schools that lack them. “I hope whoever […]
Day: September 10, 2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get ready for a landmark debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet for the first time face-to-face Tuesday night for perhaps their only debate, a high-pressure opportunity to showcase their starkly different visions for the country after a tumultuous campaign summer.
As shelters close, a CPS migrant family sleeps in a truck to stay close to school
The city is closing migrant shelters, which has a negative impact upon the children living in them who are students at Chicago Public Schools.
Mauricio Pochettino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men’s national soccer team coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men’s national team coach.
Chicago White Sox 2024 1st-round draft pick Hagen Smith takes it all in during visit to Guaranteed Rate Field
The Chicago White Sox got a brief glimpse of the future when 2024 first-round draft pick Hagen Smith went to the mound before Monday’s game.
DuPage County Clerk asks for private attorney to represent her
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek wants a private attorney to represent her in a lawsuit filed last week.
Shakeup at Mayor Johnson’s City Council lobbying office ahead of budget push
The sudden exits from the office involved in lobbying aldermen and other government partners to back the mayor’s priorities could spell difficulty ahead for Johnson.
Hoffman Estates agrees to maximum price tag of $9.1 million to replace fire station
Hoffman Estates trustees say the replacement cost for Fire Station 21 shouldn’t exceed $9.1 million as work is set to begin.
Voter registration drive at Leo High School draws hundreds of teens ahead of presidential debate
Over 200 Chicago teens from South and West Side Catholic high schools completed voter registration forms at an event for National Teens Voter Registration Day Tuesday.
Jury selected in trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Michael Madigan
Opening statements are set for Wednesday morning in the trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, who is accused of funneling payments to an acolyte of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to win the powerful Democratic leader’s support for legislation in Springfield.