December 13, 2017
Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins (16th District), Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter and Alderman David Moore held a press conference at City Hall, to express their concerns over the recent announcement of four Englewood school closings and the creation of a new $75 million high school. Photo Credit: Christopher
Shuttlesworth
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Officials, Community Activists Fight Over Englewood School Closings
Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers said students should receive everything that the constitution calls for in regards to local communities and children. Flowers explained that when she was first elected 34 years ago, she introduced the bill, Transportation Reimbursement for parents, which prevents students from having to walk in danger zones.