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Chicago expands access to remote learning: ‘For kids who are high risk ... this is a very good option’

CHICAGO -- For show-and-tell Friday, Genevieve Billingsley handed her granddaughter, Alaina, a green and yellow ukulele. The 5-year-old picked at the strings in front of her iPad as she sat on the sofa in her Chicago apartment.

Chicago Tribune · May 10, 2022

Why is Keir Starmer a Sir? How the Labour leader got his knighthood

The MP for Holborn and St Pancras moved from law into politics at the age of 52. He replaced Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party in 2020.

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022

CPS students battle it out for best food truck recipe

On Friday, four Chicago Public Schools pitched business plans for a food truck, along with a menu, to several judges. Then, they offered samples the students had cooked that morning at school.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022

Cooper-Standard Adds $50M Cash Via Real Estate Asset Sale

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc (NYSE:CPS) has completed the sale of its non-core real estate asset in Germany, generating $50 million in cash proceeds. The company expects to lease back a portion of the property until relocating the remaining manufacturing operation. As of March 31, 2022, Cooper Standard had cash and equivalents totaling $252.9 million,…

Benzinga · May 2, 2022

Lightfoot leaves Board of Education seat empty after arguing against elected board

The mayor fought against an elected board, saying it was imperative she appoint all its members. Leaving a seat open for 9 months — especially with two more vacancies looming — is “problematic,” one lawmaker said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Govt. employees get tonsured as mark of protest against Contributory Pension Scheme

Chief Minister has forgotten his poll promise, alleges association leader

The Hindu · May 1, 2022

As nationwide teacher shortage worsens, some say inadequate pay is to blame

CHICAGO — With the steep shortage of teachers across the U.S. leaving school districts scrambling to staff their classrooms during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, officials at the nation’s largest teachers union said this week that insufficient pay is fueling the growing crisis.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 30, 2022

We asked, you answered: Have you taught your children to run errands on their own?

Nearly 100 NPR readers gave their views on encouraging kids to do tasks on their own at home and in the community. Some are opposed to the practice for safety reasons. Others shared personal stories.

WEKU · Apr 30, 2022

Workers should have the right to raise workplace safety concerns

Workers from carpenters to firefighters routinely work in dangerous environments. And in too many cases their employers are willing to cut corners when it comes to workplace safety.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2022

‘Cowardly’ killer jailed for stabbing father in the neck for protecting for his 15-year-old son

Killer Griffiths had told a bus passenger ‘I’m going to f*****g kill someone today’

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022