EVANSTON, Ill. - The Dawes Elementary school community brought kazoos, bikes, and handmade signs to try to convince the school board to keep their school open.

This comes as the Evanston – Skokie District 65 Board looks at ways to cut $11.8 million from the budget.

What we know:

The board wants to close three schools and delivered the bad news at an informational meeting.

Enrollment is declining.

Buildings are 58% occupied on average.

And they are in poor condition.

The board wants to close Lincolnwood, Kingsley, and Dawes or Washington.

The audience booed the decision to close Title One schools, which receive funding for students from low-income households.

"If a decision is made to close title one school, the district will work closely with leaders, teachers, providers and sta

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