Illinois Gov. Pritzker insists most school districts must still make students, teachers wear masks
Gov. J.B. Pritzker insisted Wednesday that nearly all Illinois school districts must still make students, teachers and visitors wear masks — except for a small number of districts affected by a downstate court ruling on the issue.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker insisted Wednesday that nearly all Illinois school districts must still make students, teachers and visitors wear masks — except for a small number of districts affected by a downstate court ruling on the issue.
Karen Lewis' legacy: Chicago Teachers Union president remembered for her impact on CPS
Karen Lewis knew how to play hard ball when she needed to. She also had a sharp wit to help her get her point across.
Karen Lewis knew how to play hard ball when she needed to. She also had a sharp wit to help her get her point across.
Proviso High School District 209 teachers, staff plan to strike this week
Teachers and staff with Proviso High School District 209 are drumming up support as they prepare to walk off the job.
Teachers and staff with Proviso High School District 209 are drumming up support as they prepare to walk off the job.
Proviso High School District 209 teachers, staff plan to strike Friday
Teachers and staff with Proviso High School District 209 are drumming up support as they prepare to walk off the job.
Teachers and staff with Proviso High School District 209 are drumming up support as they prepare to walk off the job.
Proviso teachers protest ahead of possible strike Friday
Teachers and staff with Proviso High School District 209 are drumming up support as they prepare to walk off the job.
Teachers and staff with Proviso High School District 209 are drumming up support as they prepare to walk off the job.
Pair of suburban school districts drop mask mandate for students
Two suburban school districts announced they are dropping their mask mandates for students.
Two suburban school districts announced they are dropping their mask mandates for students.
Celebration held outside Harriet Tubman Elementary School after getting new sign
A celebration was held Monday outside Harriet Tubman Elementary School as the school received a new outdoor sign. More improvements are planned over the coming year.
A celebration was held Monday outside Harriet Tubman Elementary School as the school received a new outdoor sign. More improvements are planned over the coming year.
Chicago cop sues local college claiming it discriminated against him because he's white
A Chicago police officer is suing a local college claiming that it had discriminated against him because he is white and a cop.
A Chicago police officer is suing a local college claiming that it had discriminated against him because he is white and a cop.
New sign outside Harriet Tubman Elementary first of many planned improvements
A celebration was held Monday outside Harriet Tubman Elementary School as they school received a new outdoor sign. More improvements are planned over the coming year.
A celebration was held Monday outside Harriet Tubman Elementary School as they school received a new outdoor sign. More improvements are planned over the coming year.
University of Chicago students demand school give $1 billion in reparations to South Side
A University of Chicago student organization is demanding that the administration pay over $1 billion in reparations to the city's South Side.
A University of Chicago student organization is demanding that the administration pay over $1 billion in reparations to the city's South Side.
Wilmette parents, students protest mask requirements in schools
Parents and children demonstrated outside the Wilmette Village Hall in favor of removing mask mandates in Wilmette Public Schools District 39.
Parents and children demonstrated outside the Wilmette Village Hall in favor of removing mask mandates in Wilmette Public Schools District 39.
Rally to show support for anti-mask principal held at Queen of Martyrs school in Evergreen Park
In his letter, Principal "Doc" Mathius said: “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.”
In his letter, Principal "Doc" Mathius said: “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.”
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.