CPS athletes return to practice field for first time since coronavirus pandemic began
Chicago Public Schools' athletes were allowed to practice for the first time Monday since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Chicago Public Schools' athletes were allowed to practice for the first time Monday since the coronavirus pandemic began.
School reopening in jeopardy as COVID-19 cases surge
Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens talks about the difficulties of remote learning and how parents are feeling about potentially sending their children to school during the pandemic.
Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens talks about the difficulties of remote learning and how parents are feeling about potentially sending their children to school during the pandemic.
Lightfoot dismisses Trump's demand for in-person school in fall
Mayor Lightfoot insists the question of reopening should be left up to local school districts. Chicago Teachers Union VP Stacy Davis Gates weighs in.
Mayor Lightfoot insists the question of reopening should be left up to local school districts. Chicago Teachers Union VP Stacy Davis Gates weighs in.
CTU voices concerns over school safety heading into fall
Chicago teachers say not so fast when it comes to restarting school this fall.
Chicago teachers say not so fast when it comes to restarting school this fall.
Ex-CPS principal charged with injuring school lunchroom worker
Kurt Jones, 46, the ex-principal Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center, resigned last week after a CPS investigation uncovered many misconduct allegations against him, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Kurt Jones, 46, the ex-principal Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center, resigned last week after a CPS investigation uncovered many misconduct allegations against him, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Lightfoot announces free internet for CPS students
Chicago is providing free internet access to 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students.
Chicago is providing free internet access to 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students.
Lane Tech High School to change controversial mascot
Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy.
Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy.
CPS looking to fire Lincoln Park basketball coach
Chicago Public Schools is reportedly looking to fire the boys head basketball coach at Lincoln Park High School.
Chicago Public Schools is reportedly looking to fire the boys head basketball coach at Lincoln Park High School.
CPS board votes against removing Chicago police officers from schools
The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to continue its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping officers in schools across the city for now.
The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to continue its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping officers in schools across the city for now.
All Illinois students can return to in-person learning this fall, Pritzker says
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that all students across the state can return to class this fall and receive in-person instruction.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that all students across the state can return to class this fall and receive in-person instruction.
CTU reacts to possibility of students returning to Chicago schools this fall
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.
Chicago aldermen propose removing police from public schools
Chicago aldermen announced a plan Tuesday to remove police officers from city schools amid growing outcry for police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Chicago aldermen announced a plan Tuesday to remove police officers from city schools amid growing outcry for police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Chicago's virtual graduation on June 14 to include Oprah Winfrey
Chicago’s 2020 graduating high school seniors will be gathering virtually on June 14 for a citywide commencement.
Chicago’s 2020 graduating high school seniors will be gathering virtually on June 14 for a citywide commencement.
Chicago Teachers Union sues DeVos, CPS over special education
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday announced it is suing U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the city’s public school district, saying its policies interfere with the education of students with special needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday announced it is suing U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the city’s public school district, saying its policies interfere with the education of students with special needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Convicted former Chicago schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett leaves prison
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has left a federal prison where she was serving a sentence after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar kickback scheme.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has left a federal prison where she was serving a sentence after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar kickback scheme.
Lightfoot dances on TikTok to announce virtual commencement ceremony for graduating seniors
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
CPS parents voice concerns over remote learning struggles
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
Pritzker worried about second wave of COVID-19 infections that could be deadlier
Citing progress against the coronavirus, the White House is eager to end the nationwide shutdown crippling the US economy. But Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says, not so fast!
Citing progress against the coronavirus, the White House is eager to end the nationwide shutdown crippling the US economy. But Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says, not so fast!
CPS to distribute electronic devices to students amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
Virtual classes for CPS to being April 13 as COVID-19 outbreak continues
Mayor Lightfoot and CPS laid out their plans Monday night as the school district prepares to start virtual classes, potentially for the rest of the year.
Mayor Lightfoot and CPS laid out their plans Monday night as the school district prepares to start virtual classes, potentially for the rest of the year.