© 2026 WRVO Public Media
NPR News for Central New York
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Chicago Archdiocese to Shut 23 Catholic Schools

NPR's David Schaper reports on plans by the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese to close 23 schools in the city and surrounding suburbs at the end of this school year. The closings could displace more than 4,000 students, mostly in poor and minority neighborhoods.

Copyright 2005 NPR

Tags
David Schaper is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, based in Chicago, primarily covering transportation and infrastructure, as well as breaking news in Chicago and the Midwest.
Recent cuts to federal funding are challenging our mission to serve central and upstate New York with trusted journalism, vital local coverage, and the diverse programming that informs and connects our communities. This is the moment to join our community of supporters and help keep journalists on the ground, asking hard questions that matter to our region.

Stand with public media and make your gift today—not just for yourself, but for all who depend on WRVO as a trusted resource and civic cornerstone in central and upstate New York.