In Hinsdale District 86, alleged ‘equity shaming’ fuels petition calling for superintendent’s removal
The latest effort from some Hinsdale High School District 86 parents and community members pushing for the resignation of Superintendent Tammy Prentiss is a petition with close to 1,000 signatures calling for her removal.
chicagotribune.comWatch Live: Attorneys and family of Amir Locke, Black man fatally shot by Minneapolis police, hold press conference
"Like the case of Breonna Taylor, the tragic killing of Amir Locke shows a pattern of no-knock warrants having deadly consequences for Black Americans," said attorney Ben Crump.
cbsnews.comCOVID-19 pandemic worsens hiring woes at Illinois schools, with 88% of districts reporting teacher shortages in new survey
Nearly 90% of Illinois school districts statewide are struggling with an alarming teacher shortage that has reached a crisis level during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with an organization of regional superintendents said Tuesday.
chicagotribune.comReflecting on the historical significance of the attack on the Capitol
CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the historical significance of January 6, 2021 and how the events of that day will impact our democratic process going forward.
news.yahoo.comConspiracy theories persist one year after January 6 Capitol attack
Despite millions of Americans watching the events of January 6 unfold on their TV screens, there have been several conspiracy theories and attempts to rewrite the story of that day a year later. Stephen Hayes, co-founder, CEO and editor of The Dispatch, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
news.yahoo.comPreview: “Indivisible - Healing Hate”
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere “Indivisible - Healing Hate,” a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
news.yahoo.com“I hope your family dies”: Lawmakers worry for their safety as threats surge
One year after January 6, the Capitol Police say threats to lawmakers are at an all-time high. The surge has forced the department to remake itself so it can better track down the perpetrators. Kris Van Cleave reports.
news.yahoo.comRules are rules: Australian PM backs cancellation of Djokovic's visa
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the same rules apply to all travellers and that Novak Djokovic couldn't provide evidence to support why he should be granted exemptions from vaccine mandates on international arrivals. Australia said Thursday it had cancelled the entry visa of Djokovic, opening the way to his detention and removal in a dramatic reversal for the tennis world number one.
news.yahoo.comCOVID-19 cases, hospitalizations break records in U.S.
The U.S. is setting new records of daily coronavirus infections with nearly 3.9 million confirmed cases in the past seven days. CBS news correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent COVID-19 surge nationwide and CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has the latest on classes being canceled at Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday. Then, Dr. Sujan Gogu, a family medicine, sports and pain medicine physician, joins Lana Zak on CBSN with the analysis.
news.yahoo.comPolice: Gunman in grocery store shooting lost job that day
Law enforcement officials on Monday said the gunman who killed one person and wounded 14 others at a Tennessee supermarket before killing himself had been asked to leave his job at the grocery store earlier that day. “He was a third-party vendor working inside Kroger and was asked to leave his job the morning of Thursday, September 23, 2021,” the release said. “The police department is processing evidence to include electronic evidence, as well as the crime scene vehicles, and interviewing other potential witnesses.”
news.yahoo.comPandemic Pivot: Changing careers during a pandemic
But with millions of people laid off and out of work, changing careers may seem out of the question. Money and work-life balance –these are the top two reasons people change careers. Two big questions to ask yourself first—do you really want to change careers or do you not like working during a pandemic? If you still want to change careers, know why? On average, it takes four years to successfully change careers and regain your credibility at your job.
Here is how you can participate in the free virtual job fair happening today
HOUSTON – Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia partnered with Workforce Solutions to host a free virtual job fair open to the public. According to a news release, 30 employers are expected to attend the event, where there will be more than 700 full time and 30 part time positions available. Industries represented at the event will include manufacturing, technology, energy, and marine, according to the release. The job fair will start at 10 a.m. and representatives will be available for live interactions with job seekers until 2 p.m. After that, booths will remain open and people can gather information on available positions until midnight. People who wish to participate can register and build their portfolios at wrksolutions2.easyvirtualfair.com.