CPS slashes crossing guard program, raising safety concerns before school year

CHICAGO - Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.

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One such intersection — 107th Street and Pulaski Road in the Beverly neighborhood — will no longer be staffed by a crossing guard, despite being considered hazardous.

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) said Chicago Public Schools made sweeping cuts to the program without consulting local leaders. He said 33 intersections across the city lost their guards, including 11 in his ward.

"CPS did not reach out to any school leaders in my community, any stakeholders in my community, any elected officials. They just made this decision; no transparency, no communication. This is absol