CTU, CPS reach agreement for return to in-person learning
Chicago Public School students will return to in-person learning on Wednesday after an agreement was reached between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday night.
Chicago Public School students will return to in-person learning on Wednesday after an agreement was reached between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday night.
Lightfoot announces CPS students will be back in class on Wednesday
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday night that CPS teachers will return to class Tuesday and students would return on Wednesday for in-person learning.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday night that CPS teachers will return to class Tuesday and students would return on Wednesday for in-person learning.
Northwestern, U. of Chicago accused of limiting financial aid for students
Northwestern University, The University of Chicago and other top schools are accused of working together to limit financial aid for students.
Northwestern University, The University of Chicago and other top schools are accused of working together to limit financial aid for students.
Special needs parents sue to keep Illinois schools open
Parents of special needs students are suing the state of Illinois to keep schools open. The federal lawsuit was filed Monday. Parents are asking for an emergency order to keep school districts from going remote. Attorney Patrick Donohue joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Parents of special needs students are suing the state of Illinois to keep schools open. The federal lawsuit was filed Monday. Parents are asking for an emergency order to keep school districts from going remote. Attorney Patrick Donohue joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Chicago Teachers Union boss calls Lightfoot ‘relentlessly stupid’ for trying to reopen schools
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Chicago elementary school defies union, returns to class
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Your Take: Standoff between CPS-CTU over COVID safety sparks concern from parents
Chicago Public Schools parents Andrew Scott and Juliette Goldstein share their perspectives on classes being canceled while officials and CTU members negotiate over COVID safety protocols.
Chicago Public Schools parents Andrew Scott and Juliette Goldstein share their perspectives on classes being canceled while officials and CTU members negotiate over COVID safety protocols.
Class officially canceled in Chicago Public Schools Monday as standoff drags on
"What the teachers' union did was an illegal walkout. They abandoned their posts and they abandoned kids and their families," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a national news interview on Sunday.
"What the teachers' union did was an illegal walkout. They abandoned their posts and they abandoned kids and their families," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a national news interview on Sunday.
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.