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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new broadband initiative that aims to give families of Chicago Public Schools students in need access to internet as remote learning becomes more prevalent in schools.

There are still plenty of questions surrounding how Illinois schools will return to the classroom in the fall, but one thing is clear: face coverings will be required for all.

Board members met virtually to discuss ending the $33 million contract. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

On Thursday, artist and Chicago native Kanye West joined Chicago Public School students in the streets in one of the many marches across the city demanding that Chicago keeps police officers out of their schools. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports

On Thursday, artist and Chicago native Kanye West joined Chicago Public School students in one of the many marches across the city demanding that Chicago keeps police officers out of their schools. The demonstration was joined by West, who earlier on Thursday, donated $2 million to the families and legal teams of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. West…

During this Teacher Appreciation Week, Chicago Public Schools has recognized one teacher for the way she’s been providing a sense of normalcy during the coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Kathryn Heineman, a first-grade teacher at Coonley Elementary in the North Center area of Chicago, was nominated by a group of parents after creating unique lessons for her class of 28 during this…

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, fourth grade students at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School on Chicago’s North Side showed up at their teacher’s door step bearing gifts.

A dancing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a special message to graduating high school seniors while simultaneously making her debut on the social media platform TikTok. Donning custom Vans that read “Madam Mayor” and a graduation cap and gown, Lightfoot kept a straight face while strutting to popular TikTok song, rapper K CAMP’s “Lottery (Renegade).” Her first video on...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that all Illinois schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2020 school year. The announcement was made during the governor’s daily coronavirus press briefing, where he revealed in-class instruction will be suspended. “I know that many have felt this was inevitable – but trust me when I say, this was not a decision…

April 17 briefing: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces Illinois schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday said she had not discussed keeping schools closed for the rest of the year with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, but suggested Pritzker may make an announcement on the matter later this week. Lightfoot said the decision to end in-classroom learning for Illinois students due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic is ultimately up...

As the first week of online learning begins from home, the Chicago Public School system is working to provide computers and electronic devices to students. However, the Chicago Teachers Union says access to adequate tools and internet continues to be an issue for many families. NBC 5 Chris Coffey reports.

Chicago Teacher Benji Kasper visited his third grade students by bike as they held out signs that to form a positive message.

Chicago Public Schools students will return to classes virtually on April 13, but just how long the e-learning plan will continue remains unclear. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.

March 12 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a ban on large gatherings of 1,000 people or more in Illinois Thursday.

Some Chicago schools remained open Monday for one final day ahead of a mandated statewide closure beginning Tuesday. But why start the closures Tuesday? Sandra Torres reports.

Chicago’s Sheridan Math and Science Academy and Noble Charter Schools will be closed Monday after members of two schools contracted the coronavirus, according to letters sent to parents. In the letter to Sheridan Math and Science Academy families, Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson didn’t specify whether the person who contracted the coronavirus is a student, staff member or...

All schools in Illinois, including Chicago Public Schools, will be closed until the end of March as the state continues efforts to combat a growing number of coronavirus cases, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday. The governor said all public and private schools in the state, including Chicago Public Schools, will close beginning Tuesday and stay closed through March 30. The…

As of Friday, Chicago Public Schools remained open. Mayor Lori Lightfoot discussed why.

Chicago Public Schools will remain open amid coronavirus concerns, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday, even as schools in other parts of the Chicago area decide to close or implement e-learning. “At this time, CPS will remain open,” Lightfoot said, noting the district is taking action to keep students and staff safe as COVID-19 cases in the city climb. CPS will…