Relief ahead for one Illinois family in crisis, and some hope ahead for others
WBEZ last month reported that kids most in need can’t get residential treatment. The state is responding, though advocates say it isn’t enough.
Susie An
Reporter, Education
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Gov. JB Pritzker vetoes paid COVID-19 leave for school staff
Pritzker plans to advance a similar bill that limits leave to vaccinated school employees in a compromise with state teachers unions.
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Vaccinated school staff may still get paid COVID leave after Gov. JB Pritzker vetoes original bill
Pritzker vetoed a bill giving staff at public schools paid time off for COVID-19 related absences. He wants to limit leave to vaccinated staff.
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CPS students walk out of class demanding greater COVID-19 safety
The protest comes on the heels of the recent standoff between the school district and the teachers union over the return to in-person learning.
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As Chicago students resume class, teachers vote on a deal many say falls short
Union members voted on the COVID-19 safety agreement Wednesday, which needs a simple majority to pass.
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Teachers union says it has compromised but have “hit a brick wall” with the mayor
CPS classes have been canceled since last Wednesday amid the standoff between the teachers union and the school district.
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A fight over COVID-19 testing is a barrier to a deal needed to restart Chicago Public Schools
No classes on Monday. The CTU wants all students to be eligible for COVID-19 testing unless they opt out. The mayor wants families to opt in.
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An Afghan ‘refugee kid’ is welcoming young people just like her to Chicago
Since August, many Afghans have resettled in Chicago. This has motivated one Afghan 16-year-old to help the new arrivals and other refugees.
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Illinois families in crisis want the state to do more to help children with the most dire needs
There’s an increase in kids with mental and behavioral health issues but a shortage of facilities that can treat them.
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For kids in crisis in Illinois, there is nowhere to turn for help
Experts say there are no residential facilities available for students requiring intensive mental health or behavioral support as needs surge.
