A proposed Back of the Yards library was fully funded almost a year ago and to the date and there is still no movement to build it.
CBS2's Sabrina Franza is digging into why -- speaking with parents who have been fighting for this to become reality for years.
"We need the city to invest in this community. I feel this community is apart. Like forgotten," said Alma Sigala, Parentbut they don't have their own library -- they share it with the whole community.Moms we met say their kid's grades suffer from sharing a library with the public. They don't have a dedicated space to study.
"They don't use the library. They only used the classroom and hallways in the school for maybe to do their homework."Last may the state set aside $15 million for a second, standalone space.It's been almost a year since this money was allocated and still parents we've spoken to with students at this school say they feel their voices are not heard.State Rep.
"Everyone wants to see a new stand-alone Library in the Back of the Yards as quickly as possible... A survey has been conducted of community members' wishes with regard to the location in which 300+ responses were gathered...community leaders, CPL and DPD will be further exploring potential sites, gathering information, and moving forward with next steps."The city wouldn't give us a timeline yet -- saying they're in the 'scan' phase to pick a location.
After we started asking questions, State Rep. Mah told us she would push harder. We'll also keep on top of this project.
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