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News
The change in policy doesn't apply to schools, and the Democratic governor has appealed a circuit court ruling last week that found he had overstepped by requiring face coverings for in-person learning.
Chicago Politics
Thompson is the first Daley tried on federal charges, but others have faced criminal charges.
Police
He was arguably the CPD Commander with the highest profile, especially after his involvement in a recent dispute between police officials and CCSA Kim Foxx’s office in the Broughton case.
Chicago Politics
Attorneys said the 84-year-old suffers from medical conditions including dementia and has a compromised immune system that would put him at higher risk for severe illness or death.
Chicago Politics
The Mayor last received a vaccine booster shot about two months ago.
Education
Neither side disclosed further details Monday evening, but the deal would have students in class Wednesday and teachers a day earlier.
Education
Both sides have filed complaints to a state labor board, but yet another extended dispute continues to hang over students.
Education
If you include the one-day work stoppage in 2016, this is the 5th contentious work stoppage within the last 10 years between the CTU and CPS, and the 4th within the last 6 years.
Education
White House press secretary Jen Psaki, echoing President Joe Biden a day earlier, said Wednesday that the country is better equipped now to make sure schools can safely open, “including in Chicago."
Education
CTU has characterized the vote as a return to remote instruction, but CPS called it a walkout. Martinez said buildings would remain open regardless, but classes would be canceled if CTU votes to go remote.
Illinois Politics
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Redenbacher, won't seek reelection after 15 terms representing his Chicago-area district, according to a prepared video announcement obtained Monday.
Education
The Chicago Teachers Union has been critical of the district's safety measures and planned votes Tuesday in support of remote teaching that could effectively shut down classes as early as Wednesday.