Chicago's top doctor remains confident schools are not major sources of COVID-19 spread
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addresses COVID-19 exposure in Chicago schools and the latest in the city's fight against the virus.
Over 5,000 people exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools since beginning of classes
More than 5,400 people were exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools in just the first two weeks of school.
Over 5,000 people exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools in the first two weeks
CPS initially planned to set up testing for students and staff in all schools district-wide by Sept. 1.
Pedro Martinez named new CEO of Chicago Public Schools
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Pedro Martinez will be the next head of Chicago Public Schools, becoming the first Latino to be Chief Executive Officer of the nation's third-largest school district.
Pedro Martinez introduced as new CEO of Chicago Public Schools
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that Pedro Martinez will be the next head of Chicago Public Schools.
New CEO for Chicago Public Schools expected to be named Wednesday
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Parents protest CPS over safety issues
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
CPS parents protest in-person learning as COVID cases rise among kids
"Right now, we do know that a lot of parents are sending their kids to school because they feel like they have to and we think a lot of those parents would actually choose to keep their kids home if given the choice."
Thousands of CPS students exposed to COVID-19 in first 8 days of school
CPS has only been in session for eight days, but it already appears that thousands of students have been exposed to COVID-19.
Unvaccinated CPS students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine
Unvaccinated Chicago Public Schools students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine when they get back but CPS says they will not have access to remote learning.
CPS says unvaccinated students who traveled for Labor Day will be required to quarantine
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Quarantine required for CPS students traveling out of state
The district says virtual classes are reserved only for "medically fragile" students.
CTU, SEIU call for more protections against COVID-19 at Chicago schools
The Chicago Teachers Union is asking for improved COVID-19 safety protections just four days into the new school year.
Hundreds of Chicago students still without rides to school due to bus driver shortage
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Hundreds of Chicago students still without rides to school due to bus driver shortage
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
CPS students return to in-person learning
Pre-schoolers through high school seniors reported to Chicago Public Schools, along with teachers and friends for the first day of the school year.
CPS students return to classrooms for first day of school
Pre-schoolers through high school seniors reported to Chicago Public Schools, along with teachers and friends for the first day of the school year.
Chicago Public Schools students return to classrooms on Monday
“I’ll do a lot of praying to have God protect us in the morning," said one mom, noting that her kids will be wearing masks.
CPS students return to classrooms for first day of school
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90 school bus drivers who don't want vaccines quit, CPS offering $1,000 to students without rides
The district's answer? To pay students to find their own way: $1,000 for the first two weeks of school and $500 a month after that.