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Chicago Teachers Union holds "walk-ins" at 150 schools to demand more funding for CPS
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Teachers Union staged "walk-ins" at more than 150 schools on Monday as part of a nationwide movement to call for more funding for public education.The demonstrations came as approximately $200 billion federal COVID relief funding is coming to an end nationwide, and school districts across Illinois are looking at big budget issues as a result."The funding from the federal government has had such a positive impact, and to have it taken away with no plans to replace or supplement means we will halt the incredible growth our students have made since bouncing back from COVID,"...
Vance appears at event hosted by Christian nationalist
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance attended a town hall organized by Christian nationalist leaders. The event’s host, Lance Wallnau, is a leading figure in a far-right movement that wants to erase the separation between church and state. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Matthew Taylor of the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies and author of "The Violent Take It By Force."
Latest CDC Numbers Show Iowa’s Suicide Rate Higher Than Illinois & Wisconsin
I'm no stranger to this cause of death. Few things are harder than watching a loved one slip away after a failed suicide attempt. The emotional toll a suicide can produce for those left behind can create a spiral of devastation. As an individual with unwanted experience in this area,...
FCC investigating widespread Verizon outages across Chicago area, US
UPDATE: Verizon reported progress in restoring service after a massive outage earlier Monday. Get the latest developments here. Federal authorities have opened an investigation after Verizon customers reported widespread outages across the U.S. Monday. The Federal Communications Commission, the nationwide agency that regulates interstate and international communications, posted on X,...
Illinois quick hits: Teachers protest for more funding; life insurance locator finds $8.5 million
Teachers protest for more funding Teachers at schools across Illinois and the country took part in the national walk-in with COVID relief funding expiring Monday. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates joined teachers outside of Mollison Elementary in Bronzeville to participate in a walk-in, demanding more funding for public education. The South Side school has the highest vacancy rate in the city. ...
Neighbors, let's keep the lakefront clean
So much hope and promise accompanied the phrase, “Forever Open Clear and Free.” The hope was that we would all be good stewards in keeping the lakefront clear. The promise was that we would all want to keep open this precious lakefront. My dear husband Dick once said,...
Chicago area again experiencing drought conditions as fall begins
Even with recent rainfall, the Chicago area is still experiencing drought conditions, and if things continue on this path, it’s possible that it could impact the changing of colors on the area’s leaves. According to the National Weather Service, Chicago reported just 1.32 inches of rain in the...
Wayfair Outlet grand opening | New DuPage facility dog | Oktoberfest
Wayfair Outlet store in Naperville opening this week Wayfair Outlet is hosting its grand opening at 324 South Route 59, The post Wayfair Outlet grand opening | New DuPage facility dog | Oktoberfest appeared first on NCTV17.
Chicago Board of Elections explains how voting process is secure and transparent
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Early voting begins Thursday in Chicago, and Chicago election officials advise anyone who may be skeptical of the election process should come see it themselves at the Loop Supersite.The final accuracy and logic tests were under way Monday at the Supersite, at 191 N. Clark St. The printers and computers there are never connected to the internet, and once a voting machine passes a series of tests, it is secured with a tamperproof seal."If those tags are ever broken, that machine is going to be taken off the floor," said Max Bever, director of public information for...
Here’s How Early Voting In The 2024 Presidential Election Works In Chicago — And Where To Do It
CHICAGO — Chicagoans can soon head to the polls to vote in the general election. Election Day isn’t until Nov. 5 — but early voting begins Oct. 3 in Chicago, giving residents an option to cast their ballot ahead of time to avoid long Election Day lines.
News Briefs: Porch Light Night is Monday, Oct. 7; State rep candidate is Tuesday, Oct. 8; Clothing drive in Highland Park open through Oct. 18
Time to leave the light on, Kenilworth. Kenilworth Community Fund volunteers will take to the streets on Monday, Oct. 7, for the organization’s annual tradition, Porch Light Night, a program “to allow neighbors to help neighbors,” according to the community fund. The Kenilworth Community Fund is an 83-year-old nonprofit that raises funds to support local […] The post News Briefs: Porch Light Night is Monday, Oct. 7; State rep candidate is Tuesday, Oct. 8; Clothing drive in Highland Park open through Oct. 18 appeared first on The Record.
Chicago Marathon course route: Full map of where runners will travel
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon steps off in less than two weeks, taking thousands of runners around Chicago for a stunning tour of the city, but also making for numerous road closures and traffic impacts. More than 50,000 participants are expected to flood city streets on Oct. 13. Here's...
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