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Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis juggled optimism and pessimism on the first day of classes for Chicago Public Schools, as she talked about the chances for a teachers' strike later this year.
The first day comes as teachers are working without a contract. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
This means more personnel watching over children in the streets.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 marks the first day of school for Chicago Public School students. CTA is offering free rides for students on their first day of school.
Accusing Mayor Rahm Emanuel of "incompetent and uncaring mismanagement" of the Chicago Public Schools, and using a "kangaroo court" to try to dismiss him as principal of Blaine Elementary, Troy LaRaviere has announced his resignation in a blog post.
As CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports, the uncertainty stems from the fact that teachers still have no contract.
Chicago Public Schools students get a treat ahead of the first day of school. Some of the city's museums and cultural institutions are offering free admission.
A Chicago Teachers Union bulletin posted Wednesday warns "a possible strike deadline looms," urging teachers to consider going on strike if no contract "by October."
The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously today to approve a controversial $5.4 billion budget for the Chicago Public Schools, including a property tax hike to fund teacher pensions.
After weeks of discussions, the Chicago Public Schools budget comes down to a vote, and not everyone is thrilled with the direction the spending is going.
A back-to-school fair was held Tuesday at Whitter Elementary School in Pilsen and parents have a lot of questions about the new year.
Students who stop reading over summer break can fall behind when school resumes.
The Chicago Teachers Union signaled members won't fall in line automatically.
llinois Gov. Bruce Rauner once contended half of Chicago Public Schools teachers "are virtually illiterate" and half of its principals are "incompetent."
CPS Chief Executive Officer Forrest Claypool said there will be some efficiencies, but he can't say exactly how a big budget gap will be closed.
Zyonna Bragg wants to help other parents keep their kids safe. That's why the Chicago Public Schools mom stands patrol in a neon vest, watching over kids on their way to classes at Crown Academy.
State lawmakers were holding their breath Wednesday night over a tentative deal to end the epic budget stalemate.
A day before state lawmakers were set to return to Springfield for another try at a stopgap budget plan, the governor and legislative leaders seemed to be sending mixed signals about the chances for a deal.
Get it done. That's the message some Chicagoans are hoping to send to state lawmakers on Tuesday; at issue, whether schools will open in the fall if the state can't come to a budget agreement.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said Monday he's close to a compromise with Democratic lawmakers on a partial-year budget plan with just three days left in the fiscal year, but said that's not the case on legislation he favors to open public schools on time.
An anti-violence program at the Chicago Public Schools received a lot of attention Monday at the National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence in Baltimore.
Friend or foe? It depends on who you ask when talking about the coach of a champion chess team in Chicago.
It's a great day for students--the last day of school in Chicago.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez sat down with Gov. Bruce Rauner, who's urging the public to pressure legislators.
Kids will be out for the summer on Tuesday if they're in the Chicago Public Schools system, but it's not always a great thing to be on break. because some kids have trouble getting healthy meals outside of school.
The city said Lumenaura reflects the theme of the convergence of art, technology, and community.
The Chicago Fire Department said a woman has died following a fire at a high-rise apartment building in the city's West Town neighborhood.
Synthetic PFAS are known as "forever chemicals"— lingering in water, cookware, cosmetic products, clothing, and even our blood as they resist breaking down — and they're infamous for being hard to detect.
As part of the settlement, Amazon will pay $1.5 billion in refunds to customers, who could receive $51 each from the payout.
Police said when officers arrived, the 24-year-old man exited the house with a gun and "engaged" with the officers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
The agendas for the last few City Council meetings were 70 to 80 pages long, while the agenda for the meeting on Thursday is 114 pages.
Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
A loyalist of Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin's rural north woods in Congress entered the governor's race in the battleground state Tuesday, shaking up the Republican primary.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
What does it mean to "have it all?" That's the concept, aspiration and reality Wharton School of Business professor Corrine Low tackles in her new book.
Federal prosecutors are nearing a decision about whether to seek an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump's, multiple sources told CBS News.
Sunny and mild with lake effect showers Thursday. Highs in the mid-70s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Meet Gertie, or Gertrude, a crate-trained dog who likes dogs and kids. She would love just about any home and can sleep anywhere. Stop by Reach Rescue in Mundelein to bring her home.
The Chicago Fire Department said a woman has died following a fire at a high-rise apartment building in the city's West Town neighborhood.
Darlene Lewis said even after alerting police, the rail operators, and even purchasing a $3,000 fence, thieves continue to trespass through her property to get to the cargo trains that sit behind her home.
The agendas for the last few City Council meetings were 70 to 80 pages long, while the agenda for the meeting on Thursday is 114 pages.
Police said when officers arrived, the 24-year-old man exited the house with a gun and "engaged" with the officers.
Illinois is bracing for even more women from neighboring states to travel for healthcare after Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it is pausing abortions services starting next week.
Instead of sleeping in a large room on cots like other men's shelters, the residents share a room with one other person.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
The Cubs took control with a five-run rally in the third off rookie Jonah Tong (2-3).
The Yankees regained a share of the AL East lead for the first time since July with an 8-1 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, after his four-touchdown game against the Cowboys on Sunday.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
At least eight burglaries were reported since Sunday in the Brighton Park, Chicago Loop, Lake View East, Edgewater, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for robbing a United States Postal Service mail carrier at gunpoint.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
