January 5, 2022 Chicago Public Schools cancel classes for second straight day amid fight with teachers union The Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for a second day amid a fight between the teachers union who voted to make a switch to remote learning because of increasing coronavirus cases.
January 5, 2022 Chicago school system, teachers union disagree over safety conditions as COVID cases increase The Chicago school district and teachers union are disagreeing on the safety conditions of schools amid the spread of the omicron variant.
January 5, 2022 Nikki Haley: 'Unthinkable' that labor bosses are putting themselves before student welfare Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley disagrees with decisions from teachers unions to close schools after winter break due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
January 5, 2022 Three Illinois juveniles charged in high school parking lot shooting that injured two teens Three minors have been charged in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting at an Illinois high school parking lot that left two teenagers injured.
January 5, 2022 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.
January 5, 2022 Suspect in Illinois deputy's death has more charges added after multi-state crime spree Suspect Ray Tate, who is charged with killing an Illinois sheriff’s deputy, is now facing more charges in connection to a multi-state crime spree he allegedly carried out in the hours following the officer’s death.
January 5, 2022 Chicago mayor threatens to withhold pay after teachers union votes against in-person classes Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned that she will take action against teachers who refuse to show up to school today after a union voted against in-person learning.
January 5, 2022 Chicago teachers union votes to return to remote learning due to COVID-19 surge Chicago's teachers union voted on Tuesday to return to remote learning amid a new surge in coronavirus cases, forcing classes to be canceled on Wednesday, district officials said.
January 4, 2022 Chicago Public Schools to close as teachers union votes on striking over COVID Chicago Public Schools will close Wednesday as the Chicago Teachers Union votes on Tuesday to return to remote learning, according to local reports.
January 4, 2022 Illinois police officer begged for her life before being shot dead with own firearm: Docs Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe details Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic's pleas during court Monday.