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CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is still no deal between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union as of Friday night as the district tries to reopen in-person learning for some kindergarten through 8th grade students on Monday. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said that while the district and union leadership agree on some items of contention in principle, but that union leadership has refused to put those agreements in writing and instead has added more items to the negotiating table that are not related to the public safety issues related to reopening some classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. T...

At her Tuesday afternoon press conference Lightfoot confirmed no deal had yet been reached. CTU said Tuesday it needs to have access to vaccines in order to return to in-person learning. Both sides agree a deal needs to be done, and that safety is a priority for all. And both sides said they believe a deal could be around the corner. Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers were supposed to return to Chicago Public school buildings on Monday. When they actually go back into the classroom is dependent on the deal the CTU and CPS are negotiating right now. CPS CEO Janice Jackson gives an update ...

The Chicago Teachers Union members voted to authorize all rank-and-file educators in Chicago Public Schools to conduct work remote work only.