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Craig Pierce, who lives in downstate Bushnell, is paralyzed on the left side of his body and has severe cognitive deficiencies as a result of the stroke.
District leaders will join teachers for a lobbying day in the state capital. Critics say the day away from classrooms is inappropriate.
Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to hold hearings to find out how the CTA will cope with bus service and other contingencies in August.
Twenty-five more entries will be allowed to participate next month, still down from last year's 199.