Schools Mayor Emanuel, CPS Announce 7-Hour Day for Elementary Students by Gary Kopycinski on April 10, 2012 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Schools: Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate June 17, 2026 Governors State Has New Soccer Complex and New Men’s Coach June 17, 2026 Amauree Williams Caps Historic Southland Career with Three State Championships June 3, 2026 After Input from Parents and Teachers, Elementary Schools Adopt 7 Hour Day Next Year