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Kyana Aguilar was groped twice by a security guard at Hubbard High School when she was a junior there. The guard is in prison for criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery.

Former CPS students sue district for failing to stop abuse by guard

June 7, 2018 at 1:59 p.m.

Two former Hubbard High School students have sued the Chicago Board of Education, alleging the school district failed to protect them from a security guard who later was prosecuted for...

The Chicago Public Schools headquarters in downtown is pictured on June 28, 2017. Over the last decade, Chicago police have investigated more than 500 cases of sexual abuse and violence against students in CPS, a Tribune investigation found.

CPS sex abuse findings result in proposals to change Illinois law

May 23, 2019 at 12:54 a.m.

Illinois lawmakers this week introduced a set of legislative proposals and began planning hearings in response to the Chicago Public Schools sexual abuse scandal. A bill proposal filed Tuesday listed...

Stephen Stapanian on May 1, 2018, at his home in Largo, Fla.

CPS fails to warn Florida district about educator who resigned while under investigation for misconduct

June 14, 2024 at 6:44 p.m.

A Chicago Public Schools investigation found that teacher Stephen Stapanian touched the crotch of one student. He also taught disabled students how to circumvent the internet firewall to access pornographic...

Morgan Aranda outside Walter Payton College Prep High School on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

A Payton freshman reported a teacher’s kiss and touch. School officials questioned her repeatedly.

June 14, 2024 at 6:44 p.m.

When a 14-year-old freshman reported unwanted touches from her world studies instructor at Payton College Prep, Principal Michael Hermes put on his detective's cap, questioning her and asking her to...

Dr. Janice K. Jackson, chief executive officer for Chicago Public Schools, speaks at Truman College on May 30, 2018.

‘I’m sick to my stomach’ — Chicago schools CEO Janice Jackson on sexual violence against students

May 23, 2019 at 12:51 a.m.

In a burst of tweets Friday morning, Chicago schools CEO Janice Jackson said she was “sick to my stomach” to learn of the baiduhai’s investigative findings on sexual violence...

Special report: Chicago Public Schools fails to protect students from rape and sexual abuse

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

They were top athletes and honor-roll students, children struggling to read and teenagers seeking guidance.But then they became prey, among the many Chicago Public Schools students raped or sexually abused...

Tamara Reed outside Robert A. Black Magnet Elementary School on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘I want to have sex with you’: A teacher used obscene texts to pursue a 14-year-old girl

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

Substitute teacher Aaron Williams-Banks took 14-year-old Tamara Reed's cellphone right from her hands during class, held it for a moment, then handed it back to herReed was startled: Her teacher...

Kyana Aguilar outside Hubbard High School on Saturday, March 10, 2018. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

A high school security guard turned his hugs into something horrible

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

For the first hug, Kyana Aguilar didn't hesitate. She trusted the Hubbard High security guard, an adult and friendly face at school."He was sitting down. He hugged me using his...

Track coach rapes girl repeatedly after sports powerhouse fails to follow through on background checks

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

The man known as "Coach Babyface" had a rap sheet that disqualified him from supervising Chicago Public Schools students, including four felony convictions for dealing and possessing drugs. But Simeon...

Police recruits undergo inspection early in the morning as they arrive for a class at the police academy in Chicago on March 29, 2018.

Despite hiring push, Chicago police still falling short in attracting black officers

May 23, 2019 at 12:45 a.m.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration has consistently stressed its intent to diversify the Chicago Police Department during its push to add more than 1,000 cops and change the image of a...

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