'Unbelievable!': Benito Juarez High School students, parents surprised with free rides to Illinois colleges
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'Unbelievable!': Benito Juarez High School students, parents surprised with free rides to Illinois colleges

Students at Benito Juarez High School and their families received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday after a Chicago organization offered to pay all of their school expenses to attend one of Illinois' colleges.

Students at Benito Juarez High School and their families received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday after a Chicago organization offered to pay all of their school expenses to attend one of Illinois' colleges.

Masks still required in CPS, despite court dismissal of Pritzker's appeal

Masks still required in CPS, despite court dismissal of Pritzker's appeal

Although an Illinois appellate court has blocked Governor J.B. Pritzker's appeal of a downstate judge's ruling over masks in schools, Chicago Public School students will still be wearing masks in the classroom – for the time being. 

Although an Illinois appellate court has blocked Governor J.B. Pritzker's appeal of a downstate judge's ruling over masks in schools, Chicago Public School students will still be wearing masks in the classroom – for the time being. 

Northbrook woman, Chicago man charged in fraud scheme at elementary school

Northbrook woman, Chicago man charged in fraud scheme at elementary school

McBride, 40, of Northbrook, is charged with four counts of wire fraud, and Jackson, 37, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud.

McBride, 40, of Northbrook, is charged with four counts of wire fraud, and Jackson, 37, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud.

New sign outside Harriet Tubman Elementary first of many planned improvements
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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.

Chicago Public Schools parents rally for Covid-19 safety mitigations

Chicago Public Schools parents rally for Covid-19 safety mitigations

A group of Chicago Public Schools parents are demanding a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Pedro Martinez.

A group of Chicago Public Schools parents are demanding a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Pedro Martinez.

Chicago Public Schools says judge's ruling does not stop CPS from requiring masks

Chicago Public Schools says judge's ruling does not stop CPS from requiring masks

CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."

CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."

CTU President Jesse Sharkey won't run for re-election
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CTU President Jesse Sharkey won't run for re-election

Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election as president of the CTU.

Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election as president of the CTU.

Interactive map shows impact of air pollution on Chicago neighborhoods, Latino communities hit the hardest
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Interactive map shows impact of air pollution on Chicago neighborhoods, Latino communities hit the hardest

Professor Michael Cailas from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about their study into pollution across the city and why Latino neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted.

Professor Michael Cailas from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about their study into pollution across the city and why Latino neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted.

CPS to shorten isolation, quarantine periods for staff and students starting Tuesday

CPS to shorten isolation, quarantine periods for staff and students starting Tuesday

Chicago Public Schools is cutting the required amount of time of quarantine in half for students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone else who has.

Chicago Public Schools is cutting the required amount of time of quarantine in half for students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone else who has.

CTU group calls for overhaul of union leadership after remote learning debacle
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CTU group calls for overhaul of union leadership after remote learning debacle

Sandi Hoggatt, longtime CPS staff member and "Members First" VP candidate, voices her frustration with the current leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union and their negotiations with the city.

Sandi Hoggatt, longtime CPS staff member and "Members First" VP candidate, voices her frustration with the current leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union and their negotiations with the city.