Students at high schools in South Holland will be attending classes remotely starting Wednesday
Students at the district's three high schools (Thornridge, Thornton and Thornwood) will start remote classes on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Remote classes will continue until in-person instruction resumes on Monday, Jan. 24.
Students at the district's three high schools (Thornridge, Thornton and Thornwood) will start remote classes on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Remote classes will continue until in-person instruction resumes on Monday, Jan. 24.
Gary schools to resume in-person instruction on Monday
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
Plainfield Community School District cancels class Monday because of staffing issues
This is the second day that Plainfield has been closed because of COVID-related staffing issues; they were also closed on Friday.
This is the second day that Plainfield has been closed because of COVID-related staffing issues; they were also closed on Friday.
Will there be school in Chicago on Monday? CPS, teachers union still negotiating
On Saturday, the Chicago Teachers Union said their employees were willing to return to schools on Monday and start remote instruction on Wednesday, but they do not want students back in the buildings until Jan. 18.
On Saturday, the Chicago Teachers Union said their employees were willing to return to schools on Monday and start remote instruction on Wednesday, but they do not want students back in the buildings until Jan. 18.
Where do you think you got COVID? A lot of Illinois residents are answering 'School'
The Department of Health emphasizes that these are locations where “COVID-19 exposure may have occurred, not that these are definitive exposure or outbreak locations.”
The Department of Health emphasizes that these are locations where “COVID-19 exposure may have occurred, not that these are definitive exposure or outbreak locations.”
CTU blasts Lightfoot, claims she's refused help from the state to provide COVID tests and other resources
“Riddle me this, Madame mayor. If the state is giving you, or offering you, or asking you if you need support, why are you not responding?” said Briana Hambright-Hall, CPS teacher.
“Riddle me this, Madame mayor. If the state is giving you, or offering you, or asking you if you need support, why are you not responding?” said Briana Hambright-Hall, CPS teacher.
CPS, CTU remain at odds over reopening schools
CTU had some harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot in regards to reopening schools. Kasey Chronis reports.
CTU had some harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot in regards to reopening schools. Kasey Chronis reports.
Class canceled for third straight day for CPS students
Some CPS parents suing, trying to get their children back into the classroom.
Some CPS parents suing, trying to get their children back into the classroom.
Chicago Teachers Union speaks after parents group sues over work stoppage
For the third straight day, Chicago Public Schools students have not been in class as the teachers union and school district clash over Covid-19 safety concerns.
For the third straight day, Chicago Public Schools students have not been in class as the teachers union and school district clash over Covid-19 safety concerns.
Chicago Teachers Union speaks after parents group sues over work stoppage
A group of parents is working with attorneys and seeking an emergency injunction to get teachers back into the classroom, saying the work stoppage violates the bargaining agreement between CPS and the CTU.
A group of parents is working with attorneys and seeking an emergency injunction to get teachers back into the classroom, saying the work stoppage violates the bargaining agreement between CPS and the CTU.
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas blasts CTU's push for district-wide remote learning
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas blasted the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas blasted the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Paul Vallas slams CTU's push for district-wide remote learning
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas weighs in on the stalemate between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union and talks about why students are the ones most devastatingly impacted.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas weighs in on the stalemate between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union and talks about why students are the ones most devastatingly impacted.
CPS classes canceled for third straight day
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for all CPS students Friday as the fight rages on between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for all CPS students Friday as the fight rages on between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes Friday as fight continues on between union and district
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
University of Illinois requiring staff, student to get COVID booster shot
The University of Illinois said all students, staff and faulty will need to get a COVID-19 booster shot.
The University of Illinois said all students, staff and faulty will need to get a COVID-19 booster shot.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes again on Thursday as standoff with CTU continues
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago teacher battling cancer refuses to stop in-person classes: 'I still have a role to play'
A Chicago Public Schools teacher battling cancer told Fox News on Wednesday that he will not stop in-person lessons, despite the Chicago Teachers Union vote requiring a return to virtual learning.
A Chicago Public Schools teacher battling cancer told Fox News on Wednesday that he will not stop in-person lessons, despite the Chicago Teachers Union vote requiring a return to virtual learning.
CPS cancels classes for 2nd day after failing to reach agreement with CTU
Chicago school leaders canceled classes for a second straight day after failing to reach an agreement Wednesday with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation?s third-largest school district.
Chicago school leaders canceled classes for a second straight day after failing to reach an agreement Wednesday with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation?s third-largest school district.
Suburban school district transitions to 'adaptive pause' after reporting 297 new COVID cases
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an "Adaptive Pause" on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an "Adaptive Pause" on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
Glenbrook District 225 switching to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an 'Adaptive Pause' on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an 'Adaptive Pause' on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.