CPS plans to close 54 schools, teachers union and parents outraged: Chat Room
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On Friday's Chat Room, Sun-Times Splash Editor Susanna Negovan and lifestyle consultant Rochelle Trotter discussed the CPS plan to close 54 elementary schools affecting over 30,000 students, in an effort to close a $1 billion deficit.
The ladies discussed outspoken Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis' controversial statements regarding Mayor Rahm Emanuel – who leads the Chicago Public School District – and the plan itself. She says it isn't right. The teachers union is planning a large protest, which they say may incite "massive civil disobedience" for next week.
Ali Burke, whose son attends Trumbull Elementary School, joined the Chat Room to tell her side of the story. She says the school district's formula is wrong, and has strong feelings about Mayor Emanuel being out of town at the time of this huge announcement. She also spoke on how this change will affect her son.
Closing 54 schools in a single bout would make it the largest in U.S. history.
The new season of "Master Chef" begins at 7 p.m. here on FOX! Chicago contestant Thao "Duckie" Huynh joined Good Day to explain how she got chosen and shared one of her favorite recipes.
The new season of "Master Chef" begins at 7 p.m. here on FOX! Chicago contestant Thao "Duckie" Huynh joined Good Day to explain how she got chosen and shared one of her favorite recipes.
Many people take to the grill for Memorial Day weekend, the unspoken signal that summer has begun. Top Chef Jamie Purviance shared tips from his new book "Weber's New Real Grilling."
Many people take to the grill for Memorial Day weekend, the unspoken signal that summer has begun. Top Chef Jamie Purviance shared tips from his new book "Weber's New Real Grilling."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:45:02 GMT
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!
David's Tea teamed up one of Chicago's hottest artisinal cocktail lounges, Chicago's Violet Hour, to create a new line of summer drinks! Lisa Tipton and Tyler Fry joined Good Day Chicago to explain.
David's Tea teamed up one of Chicago's hottest artisinal cocktail lounges, Chicago's Violet Hour, to create a new line of summer drinks! Lisa Tipton and Tyler Fry joined Good Day Chicago to explain.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis spoke with Good Day Chicago about the union's perspective on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan, which the Chicago Board of Education will vote on Wednesday.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis spoke with Good Day Chicago about the union's perspective on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan, which the Chicago Board of Education will vote on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:54:21 GMT
A one-of-a-kind Chicago Public School is doing very well amid the controversy surrounding CPS closures, and the final Chicago Board of Education vote on the plan scheduled for Wednesday.
A one-of-a-kind Chicago Public School is doing very well amid the controversy surrounding CPS closures, and the final Chicago Board of Education vote on the plan scheduled for Wednesday.
The Chicago school board will take a final vote on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan Wednesday. Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz spoke with Good Day Chicago to give some insight on where the board stands.
The Chicago school board will take a final vote on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan Wednesday. Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz spoke with Good Day Chicago to give some insight on where the board stands.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:12:24 GMT
Every time a tornado makes news, the local public cannot help but think about what happened in this area, back in 1967. A destructive storm system hit the southwest suburbs 46 years ago.
Every time a tornado makes news, the local public cannot help but think about what happened in this area, back in 1967. A destructive storm system hit the southwest suburbs 46 years ago.
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:59:11 GMT
On Tuesday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Anna Davlantes discussed the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma. Rohini Dey also discussed new opportunities for women in the culinary world.
On Tuesday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Anna Davlantes discussed the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma. Rohini Dey also discussed new opportunities for women in the culinary world.
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