Lightfoot names head of new civilian commission overseeing Chicago Police Department
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed the first executive director to a new community commission that will play a role in formulating police and in hiring and firing police superintendents.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed the first executive director to a new community commission that will play a role in formulating police and in hiring and firing police superintendents.
Chicago Teachers Union boss calls Lightfoot ‘relentlessly stupid’ for trying to reopen schools
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Chicago elementary school defies union, returns to class
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Cars lined up on South Homan Avenue Monday morning as parents dropped the children off for school.
Disney's 'Frozen' brings winter magic to Cadillac Palace Theatre
Actor F. Michael Haynie talks about their love of Chicago audiences and the significance of performing for children who could be seeing a stage show for the very first time.
Actor F. Michael Haynie talks about their love of Chicago audiences and the significance of performing for children who could be seeing a stage show for the very first time.
Your Take: Standoff between CPS-CTU over COVID safety sparks concern from parents
Chicago Public Schools parents Andrew Scott and Juliette Goldstein share their perspectives on classes being canceled while officials and CTU members negotiate over COVID safety protocols.
Chicago Public Schools parents Andrew Scott and Juliette Goldstein share their perspectives on classes being canceled while officials and CTU members negotiate over COVID safety protocols.
Class officially canceled in Chicago Public Schools Monday as standoff drags on
"What the teachers' union did was an illegal walkout. They abandoned their posts and they abandoned kids and their families," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a national news interview on Sunday.
"What the teachers' union did was an illegal walkout. They abandoned their posts and they abandoned kids and their families," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a national news interview on Sunday.
Chicago fight with teachers union stretches into 2nd week
Chicago school leaders canceled class a fourth day in the nation?s third-largest district as negotiations with the teachers? union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols failed to produce an agreement over the weekend.
Chicago school leaders canceled class a fourth day in the nation?s third-largest district as negotiations with the teachers? union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols failed to produce an agreement over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
CPS, CTU remain at odds over reopening schools
CTU had some harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot in regards to reopening schools. Kasey Chronis reports.
CTU had some harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot in regards to reopening schools. Kasey Chronis reports.
How to disable an Apple AirTag that's tracking you
More people report discovering they're being tracked using Apple AirTags.
More people report discovering they're being tracked using Apple AirTags.
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.
Illinois is one of 13 states that allows public employees to strike.
Why can CTU get away with telling members not to report to classrooms?
While the mayor and union are bargaining, this job action recalls earlier classroom walkouts by the Chicago Teachers Union.
While the mayor and union are bargaining, this job action recalls earlier classroom walkouts by the Chicago Teachers Union.
Class canceled for third straight day for CPS students
Some CPS parents suing, trying to get their children back into the classroom.
Some CPS parents suing, trying to get their children back into the classroom.
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.
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.
Chicago Teachers Union speaks after parents group sues over work stoppage
A group of parents is working with attorneys and seeking an emergency injunction to get teachers back into the classroom, saying the work stoppage violates the bargaining agreement between CPS and the CTU.
A group of parents is working with attorneys and seeking an emergency injunction to get teachers back into the classroom, saying the work stoppage violates the bargaining agreement between CPS and the CTU.
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.
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.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas blasted the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Classes canceled Wednesday for CPS students following Teachers Union vote for remote learning
Wednesday was a challenging morning for parents of Chicago Public School students.
Wednesday was a challenging morning for parents of Chicago Public School students.