Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schools
There was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts.
There was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts.
Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker said the ruling by a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. is misguided.
Gov. JB Pritzker said the ruling by a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. is misguided.
Elgin schools keep mask requirement in place despite judge's ruling
Tony Sanders, superintendent of Elgin District U-46, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why they are keeping mask requirements in place for student's despite a judge's decision to effectively prohibit a statewide mask requirement in schools.
Tony Sanders, superintendent of Elgin District U-46, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why they are keeping mask requirements in place for student's despite a judge's decision to effectively prohibit a statewide mask requirement in schools.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools go maskless today after judge's ruling against the mandate
A central Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents school districts statewide from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
A central Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents school districts statewide from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
Suburban 6th grade girls picked as winners in national competition conducted by NASA
A Park Ridge Catholic School honored some sixth grade students Friday, after they were picked as winners in a national competition put on by NASA.
A Park Ridge Catholic School honored some sixth grade students Friday, after they were picked as winners in a national competition put on by NASA.
Illinois judge grants temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts
'GRAVE CONSEQUENCE': Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an appeal of the judge's decision to restrain the state from enforcing the mandate for 140 districts.
'GRAVE CONSEQUENCE': Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an appeal of the judge's decision to restrain the state from enforcing the mandate for 140 districts.
Mother McAuley teacher fired for using N-word while discussing sports teams with racist names
In a statement announcing DeVoto’s termination, the administration said the firing was made more necessary “because of a subsequent conversation with the teacher in which the same racial slur was communicated in its entirety several times despite clear and formal directives to stop."
In a statement announcing DeVoto’s termination, the administration said the firing was made more necessary “because of a subsequent conversation with the teacher in which the same racial slur was communicated in its entirety several times despite clear and formal directives to stop."
Illinois aims to improve 'Safe Haven' law after infant dies outside Chicago firehouse
An Illinois law requires Safe Haven information be taught in all public schools. The Safe Haven law aims to prevent illegal abandonments of infants. Now, a local nonprofit is hoping to spread the word while helping high school seniors pay for college.
An Illinois law requires Safe Haven information be taught in all public schools. The Safe Haven law aims to prevent illegal abandonments of infants. Now, a local nonprofit is hoping to spread the word while helping high school seniors pay for college.
Chicago nonprofit helps young mothers finish their education
A Chicago-based nonprofit has teamed up with a local college to ensure young mothers finish their education.
A Chicago-based nonprofit has teamed up with a local college to ensure young mothers finish their education.
Some Chicago area kids enjoy snow day while others had remote learning
Some parents that FOX 32 talked to say they can understand the reasoning behind switching to remote learning during a snowstorm, but sometimes they say it?s good to just let kids be kids.
Some parents that FOX 32 talked to say they can understand the reasoning behind switching to remote learning during a snowstorm, but sometimes they say it?s good to just let kids be kids.
Proviso Teachers Union authorizes strike if agreement with District 209 is not reached soon
“Our members don’t take this step lightly,” said PTU President Maggie Riley, a teacher at Proviso West High School. “No one wants to strike, but the administration’s lack of seriousness about reaching an agreement has been clear for nearly a year."
“Our members don’t take this step lightly,” said PTU President Maggie Riley, a teacher at Proviso West High School. “No one wants to strike, but the administration’s lack of seriousness about reaching an agreement has been clear for nearly a year."
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
School district says students heard inappropriate 'clapping and moaning' during online tutoring
A spokesperson said that “after investigation, it was confirmed there was no video streaming from the platform - the audio was still on and two students heard the TV of the online tutor which they thought they heard clapping and moaning. They closed their devices and told their teacher.”
A spokesperson said that “after investigation, it was confirmed there was no video streaming from the platform - the audio was still on and two students heard the TV of the online tutor which they thought they heard clapping and moaning. They closed their devices and told their teacher.”
Chicago mother outraged after school workers cut daughter's hair
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but that dream is now shattered.
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but that dream is now shattered.
Chicago school workers on leave for cutting girl's hair
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but now that dream is shattered.
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but now that dream is shattered.
Chicago mother outraged after school officials cut daughter's hair
A Chicago mother is outraged after finding out her daughter's hair was cut at school.
A Chicago mother is outraged after finding out her daughter's hair was cut at school.
CTU group calls for overhaul of union leadership after remote learning debacle
Sandi Hoggatt, longtime CPS staff member and "Members First" VP candidate, voices her frustration with the current leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union and their negotiations with the city.
Sandi Hoggatt, longtime CPS staff member and "Members First" VP candidate, voices her frustration with the current leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union and their negotiations with the city.
Joliet School District 86 cancels Wednesday classes due to dangerous cold weather
Joliet School District 86 announced Tuesday that classes on Wednesday would be canceled and all schools closed due to the extreme cold.
Joliet School District 86 announced Tuesday that classes on Wednesday would be canceled and all schools closed due to the extreme cold.
3 ways to boost your chances of securing college scholarships
Author Jenifer L. Price joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for prospective college students looking to land scholarships and financial aid.
Author Jenifer L. Price joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for prospective college students looking to land scholarships and financial aid.