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.
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
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 parents rally for Covid-19 safety mitigations
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents have demanded a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Pedro Martinez.
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents have demanded a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot believes there's a connection between rise in carjackings, remote learning
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
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
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.
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey will not seek re-election: 'It is time'
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.
Chicago Public Schools say school will still be in session Wednesday amid winter storm
Chicago Public School students will head to class Wednesday, as the district announced on Twitter class is still on despite the many inches of snow falling.
Chicago Public School students will head to class Wednesday, as the district announced on Twitter class is still on despite the many inches of snow falling.
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
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
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.
Salvation Army opens emergency location amid bitter cold in Chicagoland
Amid Chicago’s frigid blast, there was much work to be done Wednesday.
Amid Chicago’s frigid blast, there was much work to be done Wednesday.
Heat, power go out at Little Village elementary on coldest day of winter
A Little Village elementary school lost heat and electricity as temperatures plunged below zero Wednesday morning.
A Little Village elementary school lost heat and electricity as temperatures plunged below zero Wednesday morning.
Chicago teen places 2nd at national youth chess tournament
Did you know one of the country's best young chess players is right here in Chicago?
Did you know one of the country's best young chess players is right here in Chicago?
Over 82,000 students have signed up for COVID testing at Chicago Public Schools
More students are signing up to get tested for COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools.
More students are signing up to get tested for COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools.
CPS students walk out of school over COVID concerns, demand remote learning
Chicago Public Schools students walked out of classes on Friday to protest the return of in-person learning — joining peers from New York and Boston who did the same.
Chicago Public Schools students walked out of classes on Friday to protest the return of in-person learning — joining peers from New York and Boston who did the same.
CPS students walk out over COVID concerns
Chicago Public School students joined others across the country walking out of class Friday over COVID-19 safety concerns.
Chicago Public School students joined others across the country walking out of class Friday over COVID-19 safety concerns.
Chicago teachers approve COVID safety agreement after standoff with CPS
Students in the nation?s third-largest district returned to classrooms Wednesday after Chicago Public Schools canceled five days of classes amid a standoff with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Students in the nation?s third-largest district returned to classrooms Wednesday after Chicago Public Schools canceled five days of classes amid a standoff with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols.