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Lightfoot’s CPS Budget Proposes Millions for Upgrades

Clip: 08/08/2019 | 5m 29s

Chicago Public Schools plans to spend millions to upgrade and improve hundreds of school buildings, according to a new budget proposed Thursday. Brandis Friedman has details.

Aired: 08/08/19

Rating: NR

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