Attorney weighs in on legalities surrounding CTU and CPS
Burt Odelson of Odelson & Sterk, LTD, joins Good Day Chicago to talk legality surrounding CPS walkout.
Burt Odelson of Odelson & Sterk, LTD, joins Good Day Chicago to talk legality surrounding CPS walkout.
Aldermen demand information on CPS' plans for addressing COVID-19 surge
49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden joins Good Day Chicago to talk CPS returning to school, and what she says aldermen need to know.
49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden joins Good Day Chicago to talk CPS returning to school, and what she says aldermen need to know.
Paul Vallas slams CTU's push for district-wide remote learning
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas weighs in on the stalemate between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union and talks about why students are the ones most devastatingly impacted.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas weighs in on the stalemate between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union and talks about why students are the ones most devastatingly impacted.
CPS cancels school for third straight day amid negotiations
Leaders of the nation?s third-largest school district canceled classes for a third consecutive day as heated negotiations continued with the Chicago Teachers Union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety measures.
Leaders of the nation?s third-largest school district canceled classes for a third consecutive day as heated negotiations continued with the Chicago Teachers Union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety measures.
CPD cancels officers’ days off this weekend as police union complains of staffing shortage
The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers’ days off this weekend as the Fraternal Order of Police blamed COVID-19 for a staffing shortage.
The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers’ days off this weekend as the Fraternal Order of Police blamed COVID-19 for a staffing shortage.
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.
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.
CPS classes canceled for third straight day
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for all CPS students Friday as the fight rages on between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for all CPS students Friday as the fight rages on between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Mississippi woman calls police after Apple notifies her of device apparently tracking her location
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
Walgreens investing $120M on labor as worker shortage drags on
Chicago-based Walgreens is investing $120 million on labor this year as the nationwide worker shortage drags on.
Chicago-based Walgreens is investing $120 million on labor this year as the nationwide worker shortage drags on.
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.
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
CPS students, parents in limbo for a third day in a row
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
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 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.
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.
CPS cancels classes for 2nd day after failing to reach agreement with CTU
Chicago school leaders canceled classes for a second straight day after failing to reach an agreement Wednesday with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation?s third-largest school district.
Chicago school leaders canceled classes for a second straight day after failing to reach an agreement Wednesday with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation?s third-largest school district.
CPS cancels classes for a second day after talks with CTU fail
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Laquan McDonald case: Chicago activists call for CTA shutdown if Jason Van Dyke is not federally charged
Activists are calling for a CTA shutdown to protest the possible release of the former Chicago police officer convicted of killing Laquan McDonald.
Activists are calling for a CTA shutdown to protest the possible release of the former Chicago police officer convicted of killing Laquan McDonald.
Is the Chicago Teachers Union's refusal to work in-person legal?
"It’s an unauthorized wildcat strike. It's the employees telling the boss, ‘we're doing what we want! Pay us anyway. And, if you don't succumb to what our terms of employment are, too bad!’ That's exactly what it is. It's a wildcat strike," said labor lawyer Burt Odelson.
"It’s an unauthorized wildcat strike. It's the employees telling the boss, ‘we're doing what we want! Pay us anyway. And, if you don't succumb to what our terms of employment are, too bad!’ That's exactly what it is. It's a wildcat strike," said labor lawyer Burt Odelson.
Chicago Public Schools cancels class after CTU votes to go remote
Wednesday was a challenging morning for parents of Chicago Public School students.
Wednesday was a challenging morning for parents of Chicago Public School students.
Chicago judge denies Lightfoot's request to halt electronic monitoring for 'violent, dangerous' offenders
A Chicago-area judge rejected a request from Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt electronic monitoring for accused violent offenders, allowing those charged with dangerous crimes to return to the streets.
A Chicago-area judge rejected a request from Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt electronic monitoring for accused violent offenders, allowing those charged with dangerous crimes to return to the streets.