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The White House weighs in on Chicago schools: 'Long story short we want schools to be open'
Chicago Public Schools are on their second day of canceled classes as district officials fail to reach an agreement with the teacher's union. (CHICAGO) The White House has weighed in on the conflict between the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and district officials. The opinion of the White House: Schools can be open safely for in-person learning, and students should be in the classrooms.
After Tuesday night's remote vote, Chicago teachers were locked out of online classrooms Wednesday morning
(CHICAGO) Tuesday night, Chicago teachers voted to go remote. The next morning they couldn't log into their classrooms. On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) tweeted its teachers had found themselves unable to log into their virtual classrooms. This was after the Tuesday night vote where CTU members chose to work remotely until either January 18 or Chicago's positivity rate came down to below 10%.
Plainfield Pride holds fundraiser for new youth center at Freedom Brothers Pizzeria this Thursday
Dine-in or get carryout at Plainfield's brick oven pizzeria, Freedom Brothers, on Thursday night, and 15% of your total will go to the Plainfield Pride fundraiser for its new youth center.
On New Years Day, Chicago braces for first winter snowstorm of 2022
Here's the timeline of what's headed for Chicago over the next 24 hours. (CHICAGO) Saturday, January 1, 2022. This winter has not been a snowy one for the Chicago region. But that is all going to change today when some areas could get up to nine inches of snowfall.
Americans drank more during the pandemic: Is it time for Dry January?
(CHICAGO) Dry January, when people stop drinking for a month after the holiday excess, is growing increasingly popular. Health experts say more people have been seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder during the pandemic.
Chicago is planning its 'largest fireworks display' ever this New Year's Eve
However, some critics question if this is the best year for such an event. At midnight on December 31st, Chicago is going to put on the ultimate fireworks show. It will be a 1.5-mile long extravaganza that extends from Wolf Point on the Chicago River to the lake.
New common-sense Illinois law goes into effect in January legalizing kids' lemonade stands
Several years ago, officials in Kankakee, a small town near Chicago, stopped a child from selling lemonade because she didn't have a permit. Hayli Martenez was 11 years old the day officials shut down her lemonade stand where she had been selling cups of lemonade for 50 cents each. They cited a lack of water and sewer service to her home, although she had made the lemonade using bottled water bought from the store.
Legislators have been busy in Springfield: Hundreds of new Illinois laws take effect in January
Also coming to Chicago, vaccine requirements for indoor venues to start in 2022. Due to government shutdowns during the pandemic, only three new laws took effect in Illinois in 2021. State legislators had a lot to make up for this year.
A white Christmas is only in your dreams as Chicago is set to break a no-snow record
We would need a Christmas miracle for a snowy December 25th. Although the Chicago area may have had a few flurries here or there, as of Wednesday, December 22, Chicago has seen 281 days without measurable snow.
Viral TikTok warning has Chicago-area schools on alert Friday
A nationwide challenge on the social media app has parents and schools worried, but police say the warnings are not credible. The latest viral TikTok trend is a worrying one. Although authorities say there are no specific threats to schools, some districts have decided to increase police presence on Friday, December 17.
People in the Chicago area are smelling smoke from Kansas wildfires over 600 miles away
High winds brought smoky smells across the Chicago area Thursday morning. Many people across the Chicago area were surprised when they woke up this morning and smelled smoke in the air. Some took to social media to find out where the smoke was coming from.
Powerful and unseasonal storm system hits the Chicago region Friday night, prompting tornado warning in the suburbs
The Chicago area saw heavy downpours and winds over 60 mph in some places. The Chicago region was battered by a line of severe storms overnight on Friday, December 10. Unlike the usual snow event the area would expect in December, these storms brought more spring-like severe weather.
New study proves Chicago traffic is just as bad as you thought
Chicago drivers spend over four days per year on the road. Lake Shore Drive in ChicagoJonathan J. Castellon/Unsplash. It should come as no surprise to anyone driving around the Chicago area that the city is badly congested. Although New York City beat Chicago overall for "Most congested urban area in the U.S.", Chicago took the top in overall hours spent on the road.
Monthly payments to Chicago's needy residents: What are the details of the guaranteed income program?
Who qualifies for the direct cash payments, and how successful are basic guaranteed income programs?. Chicago and Los Angeles have recently approved a basic universal income program. The program will provide monthly guaranteed income to qualifying residents for one year.
Chicago daily roundup: Washington Park Christmas tree burned, cold temps, large crowds of teens head to the Loop & more
CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on Monday, December 6. After a relatively warm start to December, today is much colder with the Chicago area currently under a wind advisory. Temperatures started in the 30s this morning but will drop down into the teens and twenties by the end of the day.
There are still a few open nights for the Chicago Botanic Garden's popular Lightscape show
December 1 to 30 is completely sold out of this stunning display. But you can still nab tickets for December 31st to Jan 2nd. (CHICAGO) Don't delay if you want tickets to the Chicago Botanic Garden's Lightscape holiday show. As of Sunday, December 5th, three nights were still available. But check the website, as this is subject to change.
Chicago daily roundup: Masks here to stay, warm December temps, a rotating Christmas tree sticks out a roof & more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on Friday, December 3rd. Let's take a look at what's happening in the news today. First off, Gov. Pritzker says due to the Omicron variant and rising numbers, he has no plans to lift the state-wide mask mandate. Also, Chicago has been experiencing some unseasonably warm weather and a suburban Chicago homeowner has a creative idea for his outdoor Christmas decorations.
Nab coupons from popular Plainfield businesses when you donate to Plainfield Pride this December
Save money with your holiday shopping (and help a worthy cause while you're at it) by getting a canvas bag full of coupons when you donate $25 or more to Plainfield Pride. A $25 donation to Plainfield Pride will net you coupons worth quite a bit more from some of the most popular retail shops and restaurants in Plainfield.
Chicago daily roundup: Man finds a needle hidden in a gas pump, Chicago's overnight parking ban returns, Omicron & more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on Wednesday, December 1st. In the news today, a needle device was found in the gas pump nozzle at a Chicago Ridge gas station, the overnight parking ban is on from tonight until April 1, 2022, and Chicago's top doc warns the Omicron variant will likely show up in the city, "very shortly."
Have the ultimate Christmas experience in the actual Chicago-area 'Home Alone' house
For one night only, and a mere $25, Airbnb is offering up an overnight stay in the Home Alone house in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka. If spending the night in the sprawling, iconic Home Alone home sounds like a dream come true for you, get ready as the booking opens on December 7th at 1 PM CT. The entire night's stay in the home is only $25.
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