About this episode
Last week, the Chicago Board of Education voted to end Chicago Public Schools’ $10.3 million school resource officer program . High schools have been directed to remove uniformed police officers before the 2024-25 school year begins. Freelancer Crystal Paul and the Tribune’s Shakeia Taylor join host Jacoby Cochran to break down this unanimous decision. We also discuss a new production at TimeLine Theatre, “Notes From the Field” that shines a light on the history of the school-to-prison pipeline . Plus, the Bears are still weighing their NFL draft options , a Beverly teen is fighting for new basketball courts , and Chicago waves goodbye to WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling . Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE