As mask battles continue, at least one Chicago-area school is going remote to avoid protests
Student walkouts have been increasing since a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against the governor's school mask mandate. Now some districts are taking steps to avoid in-school confrontations by switching to remote learning.
Student walkouts have been increasing since a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against the governor's school mask mandate. Now some districts are taking steps to avoid in-school confrontations by switching to remote learning.
As COVID-19 mask battles continue, at least one Chicago-area school is going remote to avoid protests
Student walkouts have been increasing since a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against Gov. JB Pritzker's school coronavirus mask mandate. Now some districts are taking steps to avoid in-school confrontations by switching to remote learning. Dane Placko reports.
Student walkouts have been increasing since a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against Gov. JB Pritzker's school coronavirus mask mandate. Now some districts are taking steps to avoid in-school confrontations by switching to remote learning. Dane Placko reports.
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Hundreds walk out of Stevenson High School in protest of mask requirement
Stevenson High School students walked out of classes Friday morning with some saying they were locked out in a division over mask wearing in school.
Stevenson High School students walked out of classes Friday morning with some saying they were locked out in a division over mask wearing in school.
Masks become optional today for some Catholic schools across the Chicago area
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning today.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning today.
Children with developmental delays negatively impacted the most by mask wearing, doctor says
"Having to wear a mask and see others in masks, he's really lacking the ability to really learn the non-verbal cues from facial expressions and also seeing how mouths move when you pronounce words," a Park Ridge father said about his 3-year-old son.
"Having to wear a mask and see others in masks, he's really lacking the ability to really learn the non-verbal cues from facial expressions and also seeing how mouths move when you pronounce words," a Park Ridge father said about his 3-year-old son.
Archdiocese of Chicago to make masks optional for some students starting Thursday
In Chicago, Oak Park and Evanston, masks will still be required because local health departments have issued lawful orders that require them.
In Chicago, Oak Park and Evanston, masks will still be required because local health departments have issued lawful orders that require them.
Archdiocese of Chicago to make masks optional for some students starting Thursday
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning Thursday.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning Thursday.
Chicago area parents, students lash out over masking debate
“I'm completely against the wearing of masks, especially masking children, it's not right,” said Matthew Randal.
“I'm completely against the wearing of masks, especially masking children, it's not right,” said Matthew Randal.
Illinois Education Association encourages districts to not make 'any rash decisions' on COVID protocols
The Illinois Education Association released a statement Tuesday encouraging school districts in the state to not make "any rash decisions" regarding COVID safety protocols until after the Appellate Court decision.
The Illinois Education Association released a statement Tuesday encouraging school districts in the state to not make "any rash decisions" regarding COVID safety protocols until after the Appellate Court decision.
Some Park Ridge students walked through school hallway 'shouting obscenities' over mask mandate
Some Maine South students, who are in opposition of the current mask mandate, walked through the school hallway shouting obscenities and some walked off campus during school hours Tuesday.
Some Maine South students, who are in opposition of the current mask mandate, walked through the school hallway shouting obscenities and some walked off campus during school hours Tuesday.
Parents say Queen of Martyrs principal was placed on administrative leave for making masks optional
“I have reached this determination as I perceive….as I have for some time now…that the social-emotional toll that continuing COVID protocols have taken on many of our students have become more toxic than the COVID virus itself,” said Principal Jacob 'Doc' Mathius.
“I have reached this determination as I perceive….as I have for some time now…that the social-emotional toll that continuing COVID protocols have taken on many of our students have become more toxic than the COVID virus itself,” said Principal Jacob 'Doc' Mathius.
Evergreen Park Catholic school principal on leave for making masks optional, parents say
The principal of an Evergreen Park Catholic school was put on administrative leave one day after sending a letter to school families notifying them of his decision to let the school go mask-optional, parents from the school said.
The principal of an Evergreen Park Catholic school was put on administrative leave one day after sending a letter to school families notifying them of his decision to let the school go mask-optional, parents from the school said.
Glenview parents protest mask policy at the largest Catholic school in the Chicago Archdiocese
While Illinois public school mask mandates have been shot down by a downstate court, Catholic school mandates continue to draw protests.
While Illinois public school mask mandates have been shot down by a downstate court, Catholic school mandates continue to draw protests.
Chicago-area high school students stage walkout after principal tells them to mask up for class or leave
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
Glenview parents protest mask policy at the largest Catholic school in the Chicago Archdiocese
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Glenview to call for the end of required masks for students in classrooms.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Glenview to call for the end of required masks for students in classrooms.
Masks in Illinois schools: Some districts make it optional, while others still require they be worn
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Masks in Illinois schools: Districts in limbo after judge strikes down mask mandate
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Illinois parents react to judge's ruling that bars some schools from making students wear masks
Reaction to a temporary restraining order barring Illinois public schools from enforcing mask mandates is drawing praise and criticism.
Reaction to a temporary restraining order barring Illinois public schools from enforcing mask mandates is drawing praise and criticism.
Illinois parents react to judge's ruling that bars schools from making students wear masks
Chicago-area parents sounded off Monday regarding a downstate judge's decision to stop certain school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
Chicago-area parents sounded off Monday regarding a downstate judge's decision to stop certain school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.