Chicago Public Schools cancels classes again on Thursday as standoff with CTU continues

CLASSES CANCELED AGAIN: Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.

LIGHTFOOT LOCKS TEACHERS OUT OF ONLINE CLASSROOMS AFTER UNION VOTES AGAINST IN-PERSON CLASSES, CTU SAYS

"I want to assure you that I am doing everything in my power to keep our students in school, where they belong, learning," Lightfoot said.

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