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Friday, April 19, 2024

Clare Spaulding

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La Voz Chicago
Sindicato de Maestros planea votar esta semana sobre las clases remotas sin la aprobación de CPS
Los dirigentes del CTU le comunicaron a sus miembros el domingo por la noche que el sindicato tiene previsto realizar una votación sobre el inicio del aprendizaje a distancia el miércoles.
By Clare Spaulding
 
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey speaks at a news conference in November. Sunday night, CTU leaders told union members to report to work but anticipate a vote on working remotely possibly later this week.
Education
CTU tells members to report to work Monday, but plans vote later in the week on whether to work remotely without CPS approval
CTU leaders told members Sunday evening that the union plans to hold a vote on whether to begin teaching remotely Wednesday.
By Clare Spaulding
 
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Coronavirus
Illinois hits all-time record high of daily COVID cases
On Wednesday, Illinois reported 16,581 people tested positive for the virus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The previous record was set Nov. 13, 2020, with 15,415 positive cases that day.
By Clare Spaulding
 
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Coronavirus
50% increase in daily Illinois COVID deaths since last week
In Illinois, 63 people died of the virus Tuesday as another 10,264 cases were reported statewide
By Clare Spaulding
 
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La Voz Chicago
Los casos de COVID aumentaron un 50% en una semana
La ciudad tiene un promedio de 1,776 casos por día, un 79% más que los 991 casos de hace una semana.
By Clare Spaulding
 
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La Voz Chicago
Prohíben a estudiantes que formen grupo de derecha en secundaria de Chicago
La organización de derecha afirma tener presencia en miles de escuelas secundarias y campus universitarios en todo el país, incluso en los suburbios de Chicago.
By Clare Spaulding
 
Loyola University Chicago is requiring the COVID-19 booster shot for all faculty, staff and students.
Education
Loyola University Chicago requires students, staff to receive COVID-19 booster
“Loyola’s vaccination and booster requirement is informed by our Jesuit, Catholic commitment to the common good, solidarity, and justice,” school administration said in an email sent Wednesday.
By Clare Spaulding
 
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Transportation
CTA President Dorval Carter receives 33% raise — to $350K
The CTA board said Carter has been a “rockstar” leading the agency during the pandemic and said the raise also reflects the enormity of challenges ahead.
By Clare Spaulding
 
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Education
Right-wing group’s attempt to open at Chicago high school rejected
After talk of starting a Turning Point USA chapter at Taft High School emerged, the school’s principal said they will “never tolerate” student groups that go against the school’s values.
By Clare Spaulding