Will there be school in Chicago on Monday? CPS, teachers union still negotiating
On Saturday, the Chicago Teachers Union said their employees were willing to return to schools on Monday and start remote instruction on Wednesday, but they do not want students back in the buildings until Jan. 18.
CPS, Lightfoot respond to latest CTU proposals: 'We will not relent'
Chicago Public Schools released a joint statement with Mayor Lori Lightfoot in response to the latest Chicago Teachers Union proposals for more COVID-19 protocols in school.
CTU blasts Lightfoot, claims she's refused help from the state to provide COVID tests and other resources
“Riddle me this, Madame mayor. If the state is giving you, or offering you, or asking you if you need support, why are you not responding?” said Briana Hambright-Hall, CPS teacher.
Why can CTU get away with telling members not to report to classrooms?
Illinois is one of 13 states that allows public employees to strike.
Chicago Teachers Union speaks after parents group sues over work stoppage
For the third straight day, Chicago Public Schools students have not been in class as the teachers union and school district clash over Covid-19 safety concerns.
Several CPS parents file lawsuit in attempt to end teachers union strike
Liberty Justice Center calls the strike illegal under Illinois law, and claims it violates the union's own contract.
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas blasts CTU's push for district-wide remote learning
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas blasted the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Classes canceled for Chicago Public Schools for third day; bargaining sessions between district, CTU continue
For the third straight day, Chicago Public Schools officials cancel classes as bargaining sessions between district leaders and the Chicago Teachers Union fail, with parents and students remaining in limbo.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes Friday as fight continues on between union and district
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes again on Thursday as standoff with CTU continues
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago teacher battling cancer refuses to stop in-person classes: 'I still have a role to play'
A Chicago Public Schools teacher battling cancer told Fox News on Wednesday that he will not stop in-person lessons, despite the Chicago Teachers Union vote requiring a return to virtual learning.