The Latest Breaking News from CPS

CHICAGO — Brenna O’Brien, a parent of a second grader and a fourth grader at Chicago’s John C. Coonley Elementary School, wasn’t sure over the weekend what she’s going to do on Monday when her kids were supposed to be back in their classrooms.

High schools were the biggest beneficiaries of an influx of federal cash, while enrollment drops led to less money for many schools.

The Local School Council has accused Principal Joseph Powers of breaking CPS residency rules. Records show he votes and owns property and cars in St. Louis — not in Chicago.

Justin Lee Price, 19, directed a slur at the 24-year-old striker after England’s defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Italy last summer.

Court of appeal’s rejection of the Home Office’s appeal a ‘landmark ruling’ for victims

Prosecutors hit Caldero more than a year ago with an eight-count indictment saying he leaned on then-Ald. Danny Solis in 2016 to help an Ohio company win a $1 billion CPS custodial services contract and to get a street and park named in honor of members of the Cacciatore family.

The Illinois Education Labor Relations Board voted 3-2 Wednesday against a preliminary injunction sought by the Chicago Teachers Union.

Now that his criminal case is over, Kurt Jones is heading to federal court, accusing the cafeteria worker and detective of violating his civil rights “by having him arrested and prosecuted for these crimes.”

Debra M. Bannack is accused of participating in a scam to fraudulently deliver iPhones, iPads and prepaid gift cards to administrators and others at the school for personal use, allegedly cheating CPS out of $75,000.

CHICAGO — Most kids wore face coverings as they entered Park Manor Elementary School on Monday, even as Chicago Public Schools relaxed its mask rules for students and staff.

CHICAGO — Most kids were wearing face coverings as they entered Park Manor Elementary School on Monday, even as Chicago Public Schools relaxed its mask rules for students and staff.