South Chicago high school evacuated due to gas smell: CPS

The Brief

  • A boiler exhaust issue caused a gas smell at Noble-Baker College Prep on Monday.
  • Students and staff were evacuated for about two hours before returning to class.
  • Repairs are underway, and normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday.

CHICAGO Students and staff at Noble-Baker College Preparatory High School in South Chicago were evacuated Monday morning after a boiler exhaust issue caused gas to accumulate inside part of the building, according to Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

What we know:

CPS said the issue affected only the Noble-Baker side of the building it shares with Bowen High School.

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