CHICAGO (July 20, 2020) – The Chicago Progressive Caucus calls for a swift and measured response to the police violence against protestors and members of the press. “The City must hold the police officers who brutalized protesters and members of the press accountable,” said Progressive Caucus Chairman Ald. Sophia King (4). While some protesters were […]
Chicago Progressive Caucus Calls for Removal of Chicago Police Officers From Public Schools and Investment in Alternatives Strategies that Improve School Safety.
To view the press conference go to: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoProgressiveCaucus/videos/vb.461351633938805/2645404849072243/?type=2&theater CHICAGO, IL (July 2) — In advance of the city council Joint Committee of Public Safety and Education hearing on the Chicago Inspector General’s report on school resources officers in public schools, the Chicago Progressive Caucus held a press conference calling for the removal of Chicago Police Department officers from […]
Chicago Progressive Caucus Calls for Removal of CPD From CPS and Investment in Alternatives Strategies that Improve School Safety.
Chicago, IL — The Chicago City Council Progressive Caucus is hosting a press conference to call for the removal of Chicago Police Department officers from Chicago Public Schools and investment in developmentally appropriate disciplinary alternatives that improve school safety, boost student attendance, raise academic achievement, and save taxpayer dollars.This is in advance of the city […]