| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 8, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 8, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/08/08/bud-billiken-parade-97-years-back-to-school-black-community-education-cps |
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As a young girl, Valerie Cadenhead remembers walking with her family to the Bud
Billiken Parade.
Now, the iconic parade passes just steps f...