January 8, 2022 Chicago Teachers Union president: 'Remote learning bad' is just a 'talking point' from mayor Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey said that the mayor's opposition remote learning is a “talking point” during a press conference on Saturday afternoon.
January 8, 2022 Missing Chicago boy, 6, found dead near abandoned house in Indiana Authorities on Saturday morning discovered the body of a 6-year-old Chicago boy who went missing Tuesday after his 16-year-old sister reportedly brought him to a party.
January 7, 2022 Chicago parents file lawsuit against teacher's union: 'Rug ripped right out from under them again' A group of parents in Chicago has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union, claiming that school closures this week were the result of an "illegal strike."
January 7, 2022 'Small number' of Chicago schools open for 'activities' Friday amid negotiations, district says A “small number” of Chicago schools may have remained open Friday despite district-wide closures amid negotiations between the district and Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).
January 7, 2022 Chicago teacher with cancer pushes for in-person classes: 'I learned at the end of life what really matters' Joseph Ocol, who has been with the Chicago Public Schools system for 17 years as both a teacher and after-school chess mentor, has promised himself and his students that he will come into class whenever possible.
January 6, 2022 Chicago Public Schools cancel classes for third straight day as battle with teachers union continues The Chicago Public Schools have canceled classes on Friday, making it the third straight day that the district has had to cancel classes due to an ongoing feud with the teachers union over coronavirus safety measures and remote learning.
January 6, 2022 Adam Kinzinger rips Trump, has no regrets standing alone with Liz Cheney Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, one of only two GOP members of the House Select Committee Investigating the January 6 Attack on the Capitol, told ӣƵ on the one year anniversary of the riot that he has no regrets about becoming a Republican "pariah" and promised that the panel on which he sits will find the true answers to what they seek.
January 6, 2022 Illinois child welfare worker stabbed to death during downstate visit; man charged with murder Welfare worker Diedre Silas, 36, was conducting a welfare check on children at a home in Thayer, Illinois, on Tuesday when 32-year-old Benjamin Reed stabbed her to death, authorities said.
January 6, 2022 Chicago man arrested in New Year's Day shooting was awaiting trial for previous felony, report says A Chicago man charged with discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle on New Year’s Day has become the first person accused of trying to shoot someone in the Windy City while awaiting trial for a previous felony this year, according to a local report.
January 6, 2022 Chicago offers meals, 'Safe Haven sites' for children while schools unexpectedly close Chicago is offering children meals and “Safe Haven sites” amid unexpected school closures this week.