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Empty Schools, Rising Violence, and Chicago’s Tax Win
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Chicago schools closing didn’t fix crime — in fact, gun violence spiked 10% near shuttered campuses, while repurposed buildings didn’t trigger the same uptick. A decade after shuttering 50 schools in 2013, no academic gains, no funding boosts, and still empty buildings — a damning look at education policy. Meanwhile, Chicago’s social media tax is projected to bring in 60% more cash than expected, putting pressure on tech giants already fighting it in court. On the bright side, Chicago chef Jacob Potashnick just won a James Beard Award — a win for local farmers and the city’s culinary scene.
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