Chicago Public Schools no longer requiring masks for teachers, students
The union says dropping the mask mandate violates their work agreement and leaves educators and children on the South and West Sides unprotected.
The union says dropping the mask mandate violates their work agreement and leaves educators and children on the South and West Sides unprotected.
Masks no longer required for CPS students
Masks are now optional for CPS students and faculty. Joanie Lum talks with parents and students in the South Loop about this change.
Masks are now optional for CPS students and faculty. Joanie Lum talks with parents and students in the South Loop about this change.
Starting Monday, students, teachers and staff at Chicago Public Schools do not have to wear masks
Chicago Public Schools say that 56% of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and 49% are fully vaccinated.
Chicago Public Schools say that 56% of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and 49% are fully vaccinated.
Chicago Public Schools expected to change admissions process for selective enrollment schools
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
CPS vaccine mandate being challenged in court by 6 employees
Earlier this week, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited legal pressure as one reason why the district announced a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting March 14.
Earlier this week, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited legal pressure as one reason why the district announced a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting March 14.
CPS parents rally to keep universal mask policy
A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff members to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff members to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
Family of Chicago girl whose hair was cut off at school files lawsuit
The family of a 16-year-old girl whose hair was chopped off by staff members at Noble School Network's Speer Academy in Belmont-Cragin has filed a lawsuit.
The family of a 16-year-old girl whose hair was chopped off by staff members at Noble School Network's Speer Academy in Belmont-Cragin has filed a lawsuit.
Jones College Prep LSC recommends CPS fire its principal
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
Principal of highly rated Chicago high school recommended for firing
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
Chicago mom didn't die from COVID-19 as CTU claimed, ME report says
A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.
A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.
Parents group says it was blindsided by CPS’ plan to end mask mandate
A group of parent activists said Tuesday that it was blindsided by Chicago Public Schools’ announcement to drop the district’s mask mandate — with some calling it racist, even criminal.
A group of parent activists said Tuesday that it was blindsided by Chicago Public Schools’ announcement to drop the district’s mask mandate — with some calling it racist, even criminal.
CTU slams decision by Chicago Public Schools to go mask optional Monday
Chicago Teachers Union officials voiced frustration over the school district's decision to end the mask mandate in Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union officials voiced frustration over the school district's decision to end the mask mandate in Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union files unfair labor practice charge against CPS over end of mask mandate
Chicago Public Schools is dropping its mask mandate next Monday, citing a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks and a pending court ruling while breaking an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union to maintain universal masking through the end of the school year.
Chicago Public Schools is dropping its mask mandate next Monday, citing a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks and a pending court ruling while breaking an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union to maintain universal masking through the end of the school year.
Chicago Public Schools to go mask-optional starting next week
Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.
Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.
Chicago Public Schools to drop mask mandate next week
Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will transition to a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting next week.
Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will transition to a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting next week.
Chicago Public Schools being sued over continued mask mandate
A downstate Illinois attorney is suing Chicago Public Schools over their continued face mask requirement.
A downstate Illinois attorney is suing Chicago Public Schools over their continued face mask requirement.
Masks Off Monday: Where in Illinois will you still have to wear masks? Where can you go mask-free?
Across Chicago and Illinois on Monday, we're all going to be seeing a lot of smiling faces for the first time in two years, as COVID-19 mask mandates end.
Across Chicago and Illinois on Monday, we're all going to be seeing a lot of smiling faces for the first time in two years, as COVID-19 mask mandates end.
CPS board affirms mask mandate, but CEO hopes they can be optional before end of school year
As mask mandate fights have roiled districts around the state the past month, Chicago Public Schools officials and Board of Education members defended their commitment to masking Wednesday while opening the door for a relaxed policy later this spring.
As mask mandate fights have roiled districts around the state the past month, Chicago Public Schools officials and Board of Education members defended their commitment to masking Wednesday while opening the door for a relaxed policy later this spring.
CPS reaches settlements in 3 special ed students’ sex assault lawsuits
The $1 million settlement is up for Board of Education approval at its monthly meeting Wednesday in Chicago.
The $1 million settlement is up for Board of Education approval at its monthly meeting Wednesday in Chicago.
'Unbelievable!': Benito Juarez HS students, parents surprised with full rides to Illinois colleges
It was a stunning announcement that could change thousands of young lives in Chicago.
It was a stunning announcement that could change thousands of young lives in Chicago.