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On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Dawn Hasbrouck and DNAinfo reporter Mark Konkol discussed the historic decision to close 50 CPS schools and Disney Channel's decision to pull a "Jessie" episode.
On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Dawn Hasbrouck and DNAinfo reporter Mark Konkol discussed the historic decision to close 50 CPS schools and Disney Channel's decision to pull a "Jessie" episode.
Etiquette expert and great-great grandson of Emily Post, Daniel Post Senning shared some tips for keep sibling rivalries and family drama in check this summer from his new book, "Manners in the Digital World."
Etiquette expert and great-great grandson of Emily Post, Daniel Post Senning shared some tips for keep sibling rivalries and family drama in check this summer from his new book, "Manners in the Digital World."
FOX Business Network's Jo Ling Kent shared advice about a phishing scam traversing Twitter right now, that could be sitting in your direct message inbox. If you don't know where a link will lead you, don't click on it!
FOX Business Network's Jo Ling Kent shared advice about a phishing scam traversing Twitter right now, that could be sitting in your direct message inbox. If you don't know where a link will lead you, don't click on it!
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Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
The Dailey Method is an innovative exercise program that incorporates a ballet bar, Pilates and yoga to strengthen your whole body. Tami Conway previewed easy exercises that will make a big difference.
The Dailey Method is an innovative exercise program that incorporates a ballet bar, Pilates and yoga to strengthen your whole body. Tami Conway previewed easy exercises that will make a big difference.
Ladies, an ill-fitting bra can affect every single outfit you put on. CelebTV's Kelli Zink spoke with Intimacy bra-fit stylist Kristin Gudmundsson about how to find the perfect brassiere for your body.
Ladies, an ill-fitting bra can affect every single outfit you put on. CelebTV's Kelli Zink spoke with Intimacy bra-fit stylist Kristin Gudmundsson about how to find the perfect brassiere for your body.
New FOX show "Does Someone Have To Go?" premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. and the husband and wife team behind Velocity Merchant Services in Downers Grove is featured! Danoush and Dema Khairkhah explain.
New FOX show "Does Someone Have To Go?" premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. and the husband and wife team behind Velocity Merchant Services in Downers Grove is featured! Danoush and Dema Khairkhah explain.
Chicago Teachers Union Financial Secretary Kristine Mayle spoke on the Chicago Board of Education's decision to close 48 elementary schools, on high school program and another school next year.
Chicago Teachers Union Financial Secretary Kristine Mayle spoke on the Chicago Board of Education's decision to close 48 elementary schools, on high school program and another school next year.
Mommy beta blogger and home & family technology expert Natali Morris shared some quick tips to save cash on household costs this summer, like using a land line, smart appliances and cloth diapers.
Mommy beta blogger and home & family technology expert Natali Morris shared some quick tips to save cash on household costs this summer, like using a land line, smart appliances and cloth diapers.
CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett reiterated her words from the school board meeting: "We have to step back, lock arms and move forward together." She said the district must continue to engage with the community.
CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett reiterated her words from the school board meeting: "We have to step back, lock arms and move forward together." She said the district must continue to engage with the community.
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On Today's Chat Room with Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter and Anna Davlantes the ladies talk IVF and the Catholic Church.
Emily Herx, who taught English, had one child already but found she could get pregnant naturally again. So she and her husband decided to try in-vitro- fertilization.
She said at the time that school leaders told her they were "praying for her," which she took to mean that they approved. But she was fired.
The Indiana teacher is suing for discrimination, claiming she was dismissed for undergoing in-vitro-fertilization, which the Catholic church opposes, to try to get pregnant. Did the school act appropriately in their decision?
Susanna thinks not! The decision for any woman to have IVF is a personal choice, and this teacher has every right to decide what she wants to do with her body. The fact that she was "open" about her treatment showed that clearly she didn't know she was doing anything against school doctrine. Additionally she is NOT in charge of teaching anything related to religion so why should she be penalized for her personal decisions?
Rochelle agreed, stating that although she understands the "why" behind their decision it is not fully biblically based. She challenged the system to show where the bible states that IVF is wrong. Additionally she thinks the Catholic church needs to focus more on the larger issues it faces namely priests who exhibit gross misconduct. Why single out this woman, and IVF? Does this mean that anyone who has had a divorce, is homosexual or has had an abortion - all of which are "no no" in the Catholic system - should be fired from their positions in Catholic schools? Where do we draw the line. If it's not fully biblically based then it is not fair.
Anna challenged should there be some sort of "don't ask don't tell" policy for potential employees of Catholic schools? Susanna thinks a moral code could be adopted if they are so concerned about a teacher's personal life. Rochelle thinks it's none of their business...as long as the teacher is doing his/her job then that's what should be judged.
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