Illinois House Approves Plan To Create Elected School Board In Chicago
The Illinois House of Representatives late Wednesday passed legislation that would create a fully elected school board in Chicago by 2027.
The Illinois House of Representatives late Wednesday passed legislation that would create a fully elected school board in Chicago by 2027.
"Serving the incredible students, staff, and families of Chicago Public Schools at this critical time is an immense privilege, and I am grateful to be returning to the CPS family," Torres said.
"Why not wait? If we know that the bill itself is deeply flawed, why are we rushing to ratify?" Lightfoot said.
Last month, the dean of discipline for Steinmetz College Prep High School posed a question on Facebook: "Would u rather yo son be in a gang or be gay? Well let me rephrase it...would u rather your son get killed in the streets or in the sheets?"
Danielle, an 8th grader from Amelia Earhart Elementary School, won the citywide spelling bee after 15 rounds of tough competition.
Jamari Dent, a 13-year-old special needs student who tried to hang himself he was mercilessly bullied at school, has died of the brain injury he suffered as a result of his failed suicide attempt.
"Start strong, end strong. That was my focus, my main goal when I started my senior year," said House, who plans to study psychology at Indiana University South Bend.
Graduation ceremonies are taking on a special significance this year – for so many graduating seniors, it is one of the only high school milestones they will be able to attend in person. So why are some Chicago public high schools strictly limiting tickets – even at large venues like Soldier Field?
The Illinois Senate voted 36-15 on Tuesday to approve legislation that would create a 21-member school board starting in 2025.
"Wouldn't it be nice if parents got to decide what happens with their money with a fully elected school board?"
Parents and teachers gathered at a Southwest Side school Tuesday morning to demand Chicago Public Schools find the funding to keep longtime clerk Judy Mahoney, who uses a wheelchair.
State Superintendent Carmen Ayala is expected to issue an enforceable declaration mandating in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year after the current school year ends.
As part of the "My CHI. My Future" program launched by the city last year, the city is working with more than 200 community groups to offer employment, educational, and recreational opportunities across the city.
Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Janice Jackson called Thursday night for a return to full-time in-school learning for students in the fall.
In just eight weeks since it opened, the United Center clinic has given out more than 250,000 shots.
Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Janice Jackson will soon step down as head of the nation's third largest school district – amid a pandemic and a citywide vaccination effort.
In a letter to CPS staff, Jackson said she will not be renewing her contract as CEO when it expires on June 30.
CPS officials said with lower in-person attendance for the fourth quarter, as many students continue learning remotely, resource officers aren't necessary for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.
If you're a Chicago Public Schools teacher, the school board wants to know your vaccination status, right now.
It had been more than a year since Chicago Public Schools high school students have walked the hall -- until Monday.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson said she feels "like a broken record" mourning another student who lost their life to gun violence.
Thousands of Chicago Public Schools high school students are back in the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began, a day after the Chicago Teachers Union ratified a reopening agreement with the district.
The Chicago Teachers Union announced Sunday that its rank-and-file members have ratified an agreement for high school students to return to in-person learning.
Chicago Public Schools leaders and Gary Elementary School are offering support as community members grieve the loss of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer.
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools announced Thursday afternoon they have reached a tentative agreement to resume in-person classes for high school students on Monday.
A grey Toyota sedan hit the victim at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Larraway Drive.
Officials will be launching a new single unified system to provide shelter and other assistance to both migrants and longtime Chicagoans who are unhoused in 2025.
Illinois State Police said, around 8:50 a.m., a semi struck a passenger vehicle in the northbound lanes of Interstate 94 near 115th Street.
Madigan and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
The victim was standing outside the Morse stop Sunday night, when someone in a black SUV pulled up and shot him.
Officials will be launching a new single unified system to provide shelter and other assistance to both migrants and longtime Chicagoans who are unhoused in 2025.
Madigan and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
Wisconsin voters will vote whether to explicitly bar non-U.S. citizens from voting. Republicans argue they're trying to protect election integrity, but Democrats and other opponents say the amendment has no practical effect.
Voters in the 9th Precinct of the 47th Ward in Chicago are being asked if a liquor ban in place for 117 years should continue.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
An elderly man was killed when he was hit by a car Monday morning in north suburban Buffalo Grove.
Vice President Kamala Harris is focused on the so-called "Blue Wall" states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin on Monday; as former President Donald Trump heads to the battleground state of North Carolina.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the extended forecast.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a big change to Chicago's shelter system for migrants, as officials plan to create a new single consolidated shelter system for both migrants and longterm Chicagoans who are unhoused.
Jumpstart your week with some soulful songs at the Black Ensemble Theater.
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
Madigan and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
The 17-year-old was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.
A grey Toyota sedan hit the victim at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Larraway Drive.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
JJ Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games and assisted on a goal by Tage Thompson to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan.
Tawee Walker ran for 126 yards in another big performance, Braedyn Locke threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, and Wisconsin beat Northwestern 23-3.
The O.W.L.S. program has been around for over a decade, bringing the sport to underserved communities in Chicago
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
The victim was standing outside the Morse stop Sunday night, when someone in a black SUV pulled up and shot him.
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
The male driver was cited for distracted driving.
All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
In one incident, the suspects forced a victim into a car and drove them to an ATM, forcing the victim to take out cash.