Crime & Safety

Mother Upset After Son With Autism Unknowingly Wanders From CPS Summer School Camp

The boy didn't just leave the school, but he wandered for blocks before a CTA bus driver pulled over to help.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: July 22, 2026

A mother is furious after her 9-year-old son with autism manages to walk out of CPS summer school camp.

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The boy didn't just leave the school, but he wandered for blocks before a CTA bus driver pulled over to help.

When the school bus dropped 9-year-old Josiah McClure off, it's unclear if he made it inside the building or not.

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