Chicago Public Schools to discuss 2022 budget ahead of Wednesday vote
Chicago Public Schools will be talking about the budget on Tuesday for the 2022 fiscal year.
Chicago Public Schools will be talking about the budget on Tuesday for the 2022 fiscal year.
CPS to discuss 2022 budget Tuesday ahead of vote
The school board is expected to vote on the budget on Wednesday.
The school board is expected to vote on the budget on Wednesday.
Chicago-area school districts mull over requiring masks for students ahead of fall semester
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
Chicago-area school districts mull over requiring masks for students ahead of fall semester
Schools across the Chicago area are debating requiring masks this fall semester amid the recent guidance of a top pediatric group.
Schools across the Chicago area are debating requiring masks this fall semester amid the recent guidance of a top pediatric group.
CTU aims for 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
Chicago Teachers Union aims for 80 percent student COVID-19 vaccination rate
The teachers union was in the North Lawndale neighborhood, one of the hardest hit with COVID-19, knocking on doors to ramp up vaccination efforts.
The teachers union was in the North Lawndale neighborhood, one of the hardest hit with COVID-19, knocking on doors to ramp up vaccination efforts.
Former CPS principal charged in fraudulent overtime scheme, accused of taking at least $200K
The indictment states that Sarah Jackson Abedelal used the fraudulently obtained money to purchase money orders at a currency exchange and then pay personal expenses, which included the mortgage on her home.
The indictment states that Sarah Jackson Abedelal used the fraudulently obtained money to purchase money orders at a currency exchange and then pay personal expenses, which included the mortgage on her home.
Chicago high schools to decide whether to keep police officers on premises
Chicago public high school leaders have to decide if they want to continue or opt out of having Chicago police officers on duty in their buildings.
Chicago public high school leaders have to decide if they want to continue or opt out of having Chicago police officers on duty in their buildings.
Superintendent wants governor to let schools make decisions about masks and vaccines
The superintendent of the Lake Forest District 115 wants the government to let schools make local decisions about masks, vaccines and returning this fall.
The superintendent of the Lake Forest District 115 wants the government to let schools make local decisions about masks, vaccines and returning this fall.
CPS to launch 3 school-based vaccination sites for students, families
Chicago Public Schools is partnering with the Chicago Department of Public Health to pull out all the stops to get eligible students vaccinated.
Chicago Public Schools is partnering with the Chicago Department of Public Health to pull out all the stops to get eligible students vaccinated.
CPS to launch three school-based vaccines sites for students and families
Starting Tuesday, CPS students and parents can get the vaccine at three different schools set up vaccination clinics on three separate days.
Starting Tuesday, CPS students and parents can get the vaccine at three different schools set up vaccination clinics on three separate days.
Illinois health officials adopt updated CDC guidance for schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that it will fully adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention for schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that it will fully adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention for schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Illinois health officials adopt updated CDC guidance for schools, encourage unvaccinated to wear masks
“The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
“The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
CDC releases updated guidance for schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that it will fully adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention for schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that it will fully adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention for schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Lightfoot launches first Summer Kickback Series with programs for Chicago teens
Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.
Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.
Scholarships, free laptops offered to 2020 CPS high school graduates
The ACE Scholarship fund offers $1,000 scholarships and free laptops to 2020 high school graduates.
The ACE Scholarship fund offers $1,000 scholarships and free laptops to 2020 high school graduates.
CTU seeks vaccination goal for Chicago Public Schools students this fall
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a vaccination goal when Chicago Public Schools fully reopen in the fall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a vaccination goal when Chicago Public Schools fully reopen in the fall.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Funeral held for Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at CPS school
A funeral was held on Tuesday for Jamari Dent, the 13-year-old who died earlier this month from complications he suffered from a suicide attempt after family says he was bullied.
A funeral was held on Tuesday for Jamari Dent, the 13-year-old who died earlier this month from complications he suffered from a suicide attempt after family says he was bullied.
Funeral held for CPS student Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at school
At the funeral, a friend shared a story from happier times: "I met Jamari when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his words were 'Dang dude, why you so short.' He said, 'It's okay though, you can still play with me, and my sisters can play with your sisters so they won't get on my nerves.'"
At the funeral, a friend shared a story from happier times: "I met Jamari when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his words were 'Dang dude, why you so short.' He said, 'It's okay though, you can still play with me, and my sisters can play with your sisters so they won't get on my nerves.'"