Lightfoot: Free High Speed Internet Available To 100,000 CPS Students
"This program is a critical component of our STEP agenda and the efforts to end poverty and a part of our mission to drive improved academic outcomes at CPS."
"This program is a critical component of our STEP agenda and the efforts to end poverty and a part of our mission to drive improved academic outcomes at CPS."
The Chicago Teachers Union doubled up on its demands Wednesday, calling for police out of the schools but also for more protective measures against coronavirus.
By a 4-3 vote, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's hand-picked board voted down a motion to terminate a $33 million contract with the Chicago Police Department to provide more than 200 school resource officers and staff sergeants at 72 high schools.
Wednesday, the CPS board will vote on a resolution to terminate the $33 million contract between CPS and the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago Public Schools officials addressed safety plans as concerns grow over School Resource Officers.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has opposed entirely removing police officers from public schools, arguing it should be up to elected Local School Councils to decide if police should be stationed at individual schools.
Millions of tax dollars are at stake in the push to remove police officers from inside Chicago Public Schools. But those who are pushing for the move say it's about so much more.
The "Police Free Schools Ordinance" would require CPD to terminate its $33 million contract to provide police officers as security at CPS buildings within 75 days.
Recent Chicago Public Schools graduates marched on the South Side on Sunday, demanding the school district cut its contract with the Chicago Police Department.
"Completing high school is a momentous occasion and while this year's graduation ceremony might not be what they expected, this is an opportunity to send our students off in style."
Kanye West was in attendance Thursday evening for a protest rally in solidarity with George Floyd, who died at the hands of Minneapolis police last week.
"We can't in good conscience send our delivery drivers out. So we are regrouping and trying to see what we can do, to help our students."
Chicago Public Schools is suspending meal distribution on Monday.
The mayor is asking all Chicago graduating seniors to submit a "grad walk" video of their own graduation walk for a chance to appear in the virtual celebration. All seniors can upload their walk videos at the Chicago Grad 2020 website.
The district has been unable to contact more than 2,250 students since remote learning began, or less than 1% of the overall student body. Data is missing for 1.2% more students, or more than 3,500 kids.
The lawsuit contends CPS policies interfere with the education of students with special needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
The K-6 grade school is in the middle of a huge makeover. The expansion involves adding 7th and 8th graders.
Byrd-Bennett, 70, began serving a 4.5-year prison sentence at the minimum security Alderson Federal Prison Camp in August 2017.
Classes might be canceled for Chicago Public Schools students, yet many people are still working in the buildings. CBS 2's Jermont Terry found out many of those essential workers are testing positive for COVID-19 too.
With Chicago Public Schools closed and students learning remotely for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the district on Thursday announced policies on grading and promotion.
The rights of parents versus the rights of a sick employee – that's the debate brewing after a worker tested positive for coronavirus while handing out food at a Chicago public school.
"This budget also addresses key priorities such as special education, college and career readiness and supports and services for our district's schools in our highest need areas."
The effort comes as the district tries to get 100,000 laptops and tablets to students to close a disparity in access to technology.
Tuesday was day two of virtual learning for thousands of Chicago students at home, but the reality is a large number of families are still without much needed technology.
CPS has distributed 11,000 devices with 60,000 on the way with plans to increase the number to 100,000.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, of Chicago, faces six counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Alfred Slivo was crossing the street at Crawford Avenue and Kirk Street when he was hit by a car.
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Monday's highs will be near 70 degrees with partly sunny skies.
A 17-year-old inside one of the SUVs died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
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Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
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.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
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.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Businessman Peter Gatien opened the Chicago location of Limelight in the old Chicago Historical Society building, 632 N. Dearborn St., on July 31, 1985. Jim Avila reports on the glitzy new addition to the Chicago nightlife scene. Limelight later became Excalibur, then Castle, and most recently Tao Chicago.
Jump startle your day on the Chicago River with Jackie Kostek on a haunted tour.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
Michelle Harris was flown to Alabama for treatment and then went on to get engaged and had a son. The funeral for Michelle was set for Monday.
The candidates for president remain neck-and-neck as Election Day draws near. Former President Donald Trump is facing backlash, after offensive comments made by a speaker at his Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, of Chicago, faces six counts of attempted first-degree murder.
A 17-year-old inside one of the SUVs was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Alfred Slivo was crossing the street at Crawford Avenue and Kirk Street when he was hit by a car.
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Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls' home opener.
Kaleb Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, and backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan added another rushing touchdown, as Iowa defeated Northwestern 40-14 on Saturday.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, of Chicago, faces six counts of attempted first-degree murder.
The burglars took an undisclosed amount of money from the register. The whole incident took less than a minute.
Neighbors said the victim was on his way to synagogue in an area with a large Orthodox Jewish population.
Video posted on Facebook appeared to show an officer bleeding from his head.
Andrew Horwath was being assisted into the front seat of his minivan, when a man got in the driver's door and started driving off with the minivan.