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CTU members took buses to the state capital and split into groups to meet with legislators and make their case for additional funding as CPS faces a nearly $400 million budget deficit for next school year and some schools are reporting cuts.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill is expected to be grilled by lawmakers next week about his decision to negotiate with students.
The shelter at the former Wadsworth Elementary School building, 6420 S. University Ave., was recently 'decompressed' and all residents were moved to other temporary shelters or have found permanent housing, city officials said.
Luisette Kraal, a native of Curaçao, lives in the U.S. on a religious visa that has run out. For two years she has been a key figure in helping newcomers adjust to the city.