Chicago
Chicago activists back a new ordinance for serious police reform
March 24, 2021Coalition cites growing support for an elected police practices oversight board in the city.
Read moreTrailblazing former Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis dies at 68
February 19, 2021She was a trailblazer in the teachers-community combination. Lewis wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power. The union leader mobilized the city to support kids, adding massive parent backing to her union’s 35,000-plus members.
Read moreSome children to return to Chicago classrooms next week
February 12, 2021By a 2 to 1 vote, Chicago Teachers Union members approve a re-opening plan.
Read moreChicago’s HotHouse presents the Havana Jazz Festival, 5 nights of sizzling music
January 14, 2021Their five-night online program features both Chicago legends and Cuban superstars in a two-hour presentation of all new material created for this exclusive event.
Read moreChicago coronavirus conflict: Parents vs. the school board
January 5, 2021The battle in Chicago reflects the national struggle over how to reopen the nation’s schools safely.
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