Chicago schools on high alert following deaths of 2 Simeon students, social media threats
Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.
Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.
CPS board votes to keep Chicago police officers in schools
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to renew its agreement with the Chicago Police Department, keeping officers in schools across the city.
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to renew its agreement with the Chicago Police Department, keeping officers in schools across the city.
Chicago Board of Education votes to renew contract with the Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to renew its agreement with the Chicago Police Department.
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to renew its agreement with the Chicago Police Department.
All-girls flag football league launched behind support of the Chicago Bears, CPS
Susan Kenney and Kyla Hillman from Nicholas Senn High School talks about the exciting new all-girls football league started with the support of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Public Schools.
Susan Kenney and Kyla Hillman from Nicholas Senn High School talks about the exciting new all-girls football league started with the support of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Public Schools.
CPS reports nearly 500 cases of COVID-19 in first 3 weeks of school
Chicago Public Schools officials have recorded 481 confirmed cases of the coronavirus since the start of the school year.
Chicago Public Schools officials have recorded 481 confirmed cases of the coronavirus since the start of the school year.
New COVID testing, vaccination rules take effect Monday for CPS student-athletes
A COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement will take effect Monday in Chicago public high schools.
A COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement will take effect Monday in Chicago public high schools.
New COVID testing, vaccination rules take effect for CPS student-athletes Monday
According to district policy, student athletes must submit a copy of their COVID vaccination card to their school nurse to be eligible to play.
According to district policy, student athletes must submit a copy of their COVID vaccination card to their school nurse to be eligible to play.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Parents protest CPS over safety issues
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
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."
"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.