Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TheUnspeakable

(1,005 posts)
Tue May 28, 2013, 07:37 AM May 2013

Hey DU-Last-ditch attempt to save Chicago Public Schools!!

yesterday I saw a very moving story on the local news-

CPS group makes final push to stop closures

Read more: http://wgntv.com/2013/05/27/cps-group-makes-final-push-to-stop-closures/#ixzz2Uae3Pgk5http://wgntv.com/2013/05/27/cps-group-makes-final-push-to-stop-closures/
They"re not giving up and neither should we-please sign this Change.org petition-they need 30 more signatures:

All Chicago Alderman, State Representatives and Illinois Senators: Support SB 1571- Stop Chicago's Proposed School Closings

https://www.change.org/petitions/all-chicago-alderman-state-representatives-and-illinois-senators-support-sb-1571-stop-chicago-s-proposed-school-closings

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Hey DU-Last-ditch attempt to save Chicago Public Schools!! (Original Post) TheUnspeakable May 2013 OP
Signed. K and R n/t Smarmie Doofus May 2013 #1
Thank you!! TheUnspeakable May 2013 #2
Thanks for posting this. Not sure how much good the people demanding something is since sabrina 1 May 2013 #3
I know.. TheUnspeakable May 2013 #4
No, I'm glad you did, we can't be silent, that is for sure. sabrina 1 May 2013 #7
Kick. n/t Smarmie Doofus May 2013 #5
one last kick-please sign the petition before 5/31 TheUnspeakable May 2013 #6

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
3. Thanks for posting this. Not sure how much good the people demanding something is since
Tue May 28, 2013, 09:30 AM
May 2013

we are generally ignored, but it can't hurt to let them know what we think of them.

TheUnspeakable

(1,005 posts)
4. I know..
Tue May 28, 2013, 10:19 AM
May 2013

I almost didn't post it, because we don't
matter to them, but you never know-
stranger things have happened!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Hey DU-Last-ditch attempt...