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CPS Data Hacked, Same Old Flag, and Hearing From You!

Mar 11, 2025
28:33

Hackers stole information for more than 700,000 Chicago Public Schools students late last year, the district said Friday. While officials say sensitive information like social security numbers were not affected, host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss why the hack is so troubling. They also go over the results of Illinois’ new flag poll, and we’re hearing from listeners!

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