CPS is Back After Standoff, Bears Keep Disappointing, and Vote for Us!

It was a long news week in Chicago, as the teachers union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot fought over whether kids and teachers should be in the classroom. That disagreement meant no class at all for a week before returning Wednesday. This week was also the end of the Bears’ disappointing season, which led the team to fire head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace. WTTW’s Paris Schutz and City Cast Chicago’s Simone Alicea break down those stories, and more. Plus, the good news is City Cast Chicago is nominated for “Best Podcast” and “Best Newsletter” in the Chicago Reader, and host Jacoby Cochran has a story in the new anthology, “Storytellers' True Stories about Love.” Guests: Paris Schutz—Host and reporter, Chicago Tonight Simone Alicea—Producer, City Cast Chicago Some Good News: Vote for City Cast Chicago for “Best Podcast” and “Best Newsletter” in the Chicago Reader’s “Best of 2021” poll Read Jacoby’s story in the anthology, “Storytellers' True Stories about Love.” And tell us your Chicago skating stories by emailing [email protected] or texting or calling (773) 780-0246. Other stories discussed: CPS students to walk out Friday  Bears Chairman George McCaskey talks about the end of the season New judicial subcircuits in Cook County Aurora Mayor considering run for governor  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm