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."
"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.
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.
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
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Quarantine required for CPS students traveling out of state
The district says virtual classes are reserved only for "medically fragile" students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
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.
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.
CPS parents in support of weekly COVID testing
A group of parents are calling on Chicago Public Schools to follow through on a promise of weekly COVID-19 testing.
A group of parents are calling on Chicago Public Schools to follow through on a promise of weekly COVID-19 testing.
Group of parents calling on CPS to follow through with weekly COVID-19 testing
A group of parents are calling on Chicago Public Schools to follow through on a promise of weekly COVID-19 testing.
A group of parents are calling on Chicago Public Schools to follow through on a promise of weekly COVID-19 testing.
City officials open John Hancock College Prep High School ahead of school year
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Interim School CEO Jose Torres and other Chicago Public Schools leaders cut the ribbon on the new John Hancock College Preparatory High School Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Interim School CEO Jose Torres and other Chicago Public Schools leaders cut the ribbon on the new John Hancock College Preparatory High School Friday.
Chicago students to get free CTA rides on first day of school
The Chicago Transit Authority will once again be offering free rides to students on the first day of the school year.
The Chicago Transit Authority will once again be offering free rides to students on the first day of the school year.
Chicago parents want remote learning options for students amid COVID surge
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago parents push for remote learning
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago Teachers Union addresses school safety concerns
Monday is the first day back to school for Chicago Public Schools teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union addressed its ongoing safety concerns within CPS this morning.
Monday is the first day back to school for Chicago Public Schools teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union addressed its ongoing safety concerns within CPS this morning.