Chicago teachers' strike looms as contract talks appear to reach impasse
There are new signs that talks between the city and Chicago Teachers Union may be falling apart.
There are new signs that talks between the city and Chicago Teachers Union may be falling apart.
CTU?s Jesse Sharkey talks about potential teachers strike
We're just six days away from a Chicago teachers strike unless a deal can be reached between the city and the union before then. One person trying to get it done is CTU President Jesse Sharkey.
We're just six days away from a Chicago teachers strike unless a deal can be reached between the city and the union before then. One person trying to get it done is CTU President Jesse Sharkey.
Parents worried they'll have nowhere to send their kids if both CPS, park district workers go on strike
Chicago parents are anxiously waiting to see if park district programs will be shut down next week on top of Chicago Public Schools. The park employees are threatening to go on strike the same day as the teachers.
Chicago parents are anxiously waiting to see if park district programs will be shut down next week on top of Chicago Public Schools. The park employees are threatening to go on strike the same day as the teachers.
Suburban teachers hold bargaining session ahead of potential strike
Students joined the Chicago Teachers Union outside Simeon Career Academy in Chatam Wednesday as a strike looms.
Students joined the Chicago Teachers Union outside Simeon Career Academy in Chatam Wednesday as a strike looms.
Striking auto workers lose cash, striking Chicago teachers won't
As parents and students worry about a possible strike next week, leaders of the teachers union and the Chicago Public Schools met for another round of bargaining.
As parents and students worry about a possible strike next week, leaders of the teachers union and the Chicago Public Schools met for another round of bargaining.
Chicago principal abruptly resigns after calls for her to be removed
A Chicago principal has stepped down after petitions were calling for her removal.
A Chicago principal has stepped down after petitions were calling for her removal.
CTU announces teachers will go on strike October 17 if no deal is reached
A Chicago teachers strike could be weeks away if there isn't a last-minute deal between the union and the nation's third-largest school district.
A Chicago teachers strike could be weeks away if there isn't a last-minute deal between the union and the nation's third-largest school district.
Chicago teachers to set strike date as contract talks resume
A Chicago teachers strike could be less than a week away if there isn't a last-minute deal between the union and nation's third-largest school district.
A Chicago teachers strike could be less than a week away if there isn't a last-minute deal between the union and nation's third-largest school district.
Chicago Teachers Union votes to authorize strike if no contract agreement is reached
Chicago teachers have voted to authorize their union leaders to call a strike, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage next month in the nation's third-largest school district, officials announced Thursday.
Chicago teachers have voted to authorize their union leaders to call a strike, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage next month in the nation's third-largest school district, officials announced Thursday.
Chicago teachers begin vote to authorize strike next month
Chicago teachers are voting on whether to authorize a strike next month as contract negotiations continue in the nation's third-largest school district.
Chicago teachers are voting on whether to authorize a strike next month as contract negotiations continue in the nation's third-largest school district.
Social media threats prompt 'soft lockdowns' at 2 NW Side CPS schools
A Chicago Public Schools elementary and high school on the Northwest Side were placed on a soft lockdown Wednesday because of separate threats on social media.
A Chicago Public Schools elementary and high school on the Northwest Side were placed on a soft lockdown Wednesday because of separate threats on social media.
Teachers in Chicago inch closer to possible strike
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district are inching closer to a strike that could take place as early as next month.
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district are inching closer to a strike that could take place as early as next month.
Probe: Chicago schools handling of sex abuse claims 'tragic and inexcusable'
Chicago Public Schools will overhaul how it handles sexual abuse complaints after a federal investigation found "tragic and inexcusable" problems following student complaints, the U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday.
Chicago Public Schools will overhaul how it handles sexual abuse complaints after a federal investigation found "tragic and inexcusable" problems following student complaints, the U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday.
Chicago teacher raises money to buy unique classroom library for students
A first-year teacher, assigned to an Englewood school, is going the extra mile to inspire her students.
A first-year teacher, assigned to an Englewood school, is going the extra mile to inspire her students.
Chicago schools offer free summer programming for students
Chicago schools and neighborhood organizations are offering free summer programming at dozens of locations across the city.
Chicago schools and neighborhood organizations are offering free summer programming at dozens of locations across the city.
Church holds street mass for peace as CPS students start summer break
School is out and in Little Village, parents are asking for heavenly intervention to keep kids safe this summer.
School is out and in Little Village, parents are asking for heavenly intervention to keep kids safe this summer.
Chicago Inspector General demands reform of CPD officers in schools
Video that shows a confrontation between a female high school student and Chicago police sparked controversy when it was released earlier this year.
Video that shows a confrontation between a female high school student and Chicago police sparked controversy when it was released earlier this year.
Chicago Public Schools sends out layoff notifications
Chicago Public Schools officials have started notifying hundreds of teachers and support staffers that they will be laid off at the end of the school year but that most of them will eventually be re-hired.
Chicago Public Schools officials have started notifying hundreds of teachers and support staffers that they will be laid off at the end of the school year but that most of them will eventually be re-hired.
Backseat Rider: Paul Vallas talks influences, tenure as CPS CEO
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas catches a ride with FOX 32's Anthony Ponce and delves into his personality and upbringing on this edition of "Backseat Rider."
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas catches a ride with FOX 32's Anthony Ponce and delves into his personality and upbringing on this edition of "Backseat Rider."
Wood Family Foundation plans to support 10 CPS schools
Former Cubs star Kerry Wood and his wife Sara are no strangers to lending a helping hand. They're expanding their premiere after-school program with Yates Elementary in Humboldt Park and look to serve 10 CPS schools within the next five years.
Former Cubs star Kerry Wood and his wife Sara are no strangers to lending a helping hand. They're expanding their premiere after-school program with Yates Elementary in Humboldt Park and look to serve 10 CPS schools within the next five years.