From the DNA Info Article:
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160218/englewood/cps-budget-slashed-for-top-ranked-englewood-chess-team
"A more than $17,000 cut to West Englewood Earle STEM Elementary School's budget nearly spelled "checkmate" for the school's top-ranked chess club — but the club's leader is stepping up to save the program.
After the budget cuts were announced, Earle STEM Academy's moved to cut the money for the team.
When students found out, they were devastated. The team has racked up multiple first-place finishes in tournaments."
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160218/englewood/cps-budget-slashed-for-top-ranked-englewood-chess-team
"A more than $17,000 cut to West Englewood Earle STEM Elementary School's budget nearly spelled "checkmate" for the school's top-ranked chess club — but the club's leader is stepping up to save the program.
After the budget cuts were announced, Earle STEM Academy's moved to cut the money for the team.
When students found out, they were devastated. The team has racked up multiple first-place finishes in tournaments."