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Not Enough Psych Beds, Still No CPS Leader, and 'Diary of a Black Illusionist'

Not Enough Psych Beds, Still No CPS Leader, and 'Diary of a Black Illusionist'

Update: 2025-12-05
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While Chicago Public Schools are preparing for winter break, the search for the next permanent CEO is ongoing. Last month it was reported, the school board was interviewing finalists. Now it is unclear where exactly the school board’s process to name the next head of CPS is. Chalk Beat Chicago’s Reema Amin is here with the latest. Blockclub Chicago’s Investigative Editor Crystal Paul breaks down what happens to individuals in Illinois who are declared mentally unfit to stand trial. Plus, newsrooms unite to challenge the feds, Diary of a Black Illusionist is Chicago’s next great magic show, and vote City Cast Chicago ‘Best Podcast of 2025.’


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Not Enough Psych Beds, Still No CPS Leader, and 'Diary of a Black Illusionist'

Not Enough Psych Beds, Still No CPS Leader, and 'Diary of a Black Illusionist'

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