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Last school year, coverage stood at roughly 94% — below the 95% benchmark that is widely accepted in public health circles, specifically for highly contagious diseases such as measles. Chicago Public Schools district has surpassed the recommended threshold for measles vaccinations, with 96% of its student population now immunized. Newly released data shows latest student measles vaccination rate for Chicago Public Schools Last school year, coverage stood at roughly 94% — below the 95% benchmark that is widely accepted in public health circles, specifically for highly contagious diseases such as measles. Read Story Related articles: Chicago school board approves $17.5 million sex abuse settlement for former student SEIU looks to beef up CPS ranks amid dispute with teachers union More CPS students are graduating high school, but finishing college is a challen...

A $1,000 "thank you" from the government for procreating, accessible 18 years down the line, doesn't put food on the table now or purchase clothes for ever-growing kids or ensure they're well cared fo The impulse to help families is worthy. But a program that delivers money 18 years from now while adding to today's debt burden isn't a solution to the affordability crisis parents face today. From the Editorial Board 'Trump Accounts' give babies a boost — but do nothing to help parents with today's costs A $1,000 "thank you" from the government for procreating, accessible 18 years down the line, doesn't put food on the table now or purchase clothes for ever-growing kids or ensure they're well cared for while mom and dad have to work. Read Story © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 100...

Frank Gehry, who designed Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96. Frank Gehry, architect of some of world's most imaginative buildings, dies at 96 Frank Gehry, who designed Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. Read Story Related articles: How Frank Gehry became Frank Gehry Gehry provokes with 'Icehenge' When architect speaks, jokes are by design © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000...