Ex-CPS Boss Brizard Speaks: Emanuel Needs To Let Go
The former head of the Chicago Public Schools, ousted after a politically disastrous teachers' strike last fall, is opening up about his experience in Chicago and with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
The former head of the Chicago Public Schools, ousted after a politically disastrous teachers' strike last fall, is opening up about his experience in Chicago and with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
A day after Jean-Claude Brizard stepped down as head of the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said she thinks Mayor Rahm Emanuel set up Brizard for failure.
After seeing four different Chicago Public School CEOs in the past four years, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's new pick to run the school district, Barbara Byrd-Bennett, pledged Friday "I'm here for the long haul."
Full statement from Jean-Claude Brizard, who stepped down as chief of Chicago's Public Schools.
More than three weeks after the Chicago teachers' strike ended, Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard is out by "mutual agreement," after less than 18 months heading the city's school system.
For the first time since the teachers' strike began, Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard spoke out this afternoon, first denying a widespread rumor that he had resigned.
Striking teachers showed up by the thousands on Wednesday, for a trio of rallies at three Chicago Public Schools buildings.
The Chicago schools CEO said talks have been tense, but both sides are making progress.
A new year began Tuesday for Chicago Public Schools students, but it could be interrupted after just four days if a possible teachers' strike goes ahead.
Typically, a member school must suspend interscholastic activities if it does not have at least 51 percent of its students in attendance, according to IHSA policy.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says a teachers strike can be avoided, and he's denying a published report that a strike would shorten the tenure of his schools CEO.
Chicago's school chief today denied reports that his job is on the line if talks with the teachers union break down.
What happens if your kids show up at school, and the teachers don't? As the Chicago Teachers Union moved a step closer to a strike, the Chicago Board of Education was discussing what do do if teachers actually walk off the job.
A teacher strike is still a possibility next month, but on Monday morning, classes began as scheduled at about a third of the schools in the Chicago Public Schools system.
Thousands of Chicago kids head back to school on Monday, and there is a troubling message for parents.
The head of Chicago Public Schools says he'd like to see the school board stay the way it is.
As he prepared to welcome students back to classes on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard said many parents had told him they were pleased with the longer school day.
If you're the parent of a Chicago Public Schools student, you might just get a personal call from executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard.
The Chicago Public Schools and their teachers are back to square one in their efforts to agree to a contract and avert a strike, but schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard remains optimistic.
The Chicago Board of Education and the Chicago Teachers Union have both unanimously rejected an independent arbitrator's suggestions on how to end the contract stalemate with public school teachers.
It's been a bit more than a year on the job for Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard. Some critics have said it's been a bumpy, road with many obstacles ahead for Brizard - including a potential teachers' strike.
More than 90 percent of teachers in the Chicago Public Schools voted to authorize a strike this week, in a move that the Chicago Teachers Union believes will provide a leg up in negotiations starting next month.
Chicago teachers have voted to authorize a strike, setting the stage for intense contract negotiations to avoid a possible walkout in the fall.
The head of the Chicago Public Schools says one of his top priorities, besides working out a new contract with the Chicago Teachers Union, is closing the achievement gap among a number of schools.
The city could soon know whether Chicago Public Schools teachers are going to authorize a strike, but the teachers are already crying foul.
The ages of the victims range from 12 to 53.
The fire and small explosion broke out while construction workers were on the scene working in the 1600 block of West Winona Street in the Ravenswood neighborhood.
Chicago police say the man was found unresponsive in the water just after 4:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of South Ericksen Drive.
Investigators determined Shorbonia Poole, Jr., 19, of Round Lake Beach, possessed the firearm that was used in the homicide.
Police said an unidentified male ran into traffic and was struck by the driver of a Toyota Prius that was heading northbound.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Jerron Herman was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 3 months old and never imagined he could become a dancer.
The beluga whale is five feet long and already weighs 105 pounds even though it was just born Wednesday night. it's still too early to tell if it's a girl or a boy.
It was an opening ceremony that was unmistakably French in the heart of Paris along the Seine. athletes from around the world didn't march, they cruised, with the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop.
Pamela Maass with the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce shares what attendees can expect.
Police said the boat flipped at 7:33 p.m. just south of 31st Street Harbor.
A woman who had been onboard said the boat was a rented charter, and things started going wrong as they were pulling back into the harbor.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
Investigators determined Shorbonia Poole, Jr., 19, of Round Lake Beach, possessed the firearm that was used in the homicide.
The male driver of a Dodge Durango was heading westbound on Lake Street when he collided with a gray-colored sedan, causing both vehicles to strike the pillars.
The ages of the victims range from 12 to 53.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
This was the major-league worst White Sox' 12th straight loss.
Kyle Hendricks (2-9) allowed six runs on eight hits in five innings in the loss.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman killed her former daughter-in-law in a murder-suicide shooting on the Upper East Side near Gracie Mansion, police said.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.