Chicago
Trailblazing 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.
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Some 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.
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Chicago’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.
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Chicago 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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Video shows Chicago cops terrorizing Black social worker in her home
December 17, 2020A dozen cops burst into the wrong place and raid a career social worker’s home, making her fear for her life.
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