Dozens Targeted in Chicago Corruption Probe

By Joanna Richardson

Chicago school officials announced plans last week to fire or discipline 44 district employees as part of their effort to rid the system of corruption.

Background checks turned up employees with prior convictions for child abduction, drug possession, and other felonies. And undercover investigations into ongoing activities uncovered theft of district property and, in one case, assault on a student.

Among those fired or disciplined were 14 teachers and four principals. Some face criminal charges as a...