Chicago Board of Education OKs $17.5M settlement in ex-dean's sexual abuse case
The Chicago Board of Education approved a $17.5 million settlement just hours before the trial of a sexual abuse case involving a former Chicago Public Schools dean.
‘They beat me’: Chicago mother says 6-year-old brutally bullied as school withholds video
A Chicago mother says her first-grader has been repeatedly bullied at school, and the most recent attack left him bruised and crying for help.
Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal immigrant children amid ICE operations
A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences if they or their family members are afraid of federal immigration enforcement activities in the area.
TechCo Savvy creates next generation of builders shaping Chicago’s West Side
A former CPS coach is training teens and young adults to rebuild Chicago’s West Side through hands-on STEM and construction work that’s preparing them for real careers.
9-year-old honored for bravery after protecting mom in Avalon Park attack
A Chicago boy was honored for his bravery for protecting his mother during an attack days before in Avalon Park.
Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by gym teacher
For the first time, a former Chicago Public Schools student who is alleging abuse at the hands of a gym teacher is speaking out.
Video shows Chicago mother, young son brutally attacked while walking home
A mother and her 9-year-old son were seriously injured during an attack by a group of children that was captured in a viral video Monday afternoon in Chicago.
Investigation into CPS travel spending
The Illinois Comptroller is weighing in on an alarming report about CPS spending.
Susana Mendoza reacts to new report on CPS travel spending
ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.
Attendance drops at CPS in communities with increased ICE presence | ChicagoNOW
A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.
Chicago Board of Education OKs $175M pension payment to city
The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a $175 million pension payment to the city on Thursday, according to reports.
CPS refuses remote learning option amid immigration raids, sparking safety concerns
As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.
ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.