With omicron on the decline, even administrators in states where support for COVID protections have been the highest are now asking for more local control over COVID policy.

As part of the safety deal CPS reached with the Chicago Teachers Union last month, the district and the union agreed to work together to persuade more students to sign up for the in-school testing program.

With the Bengals in the Super Bowl, district leaders decided to cancel school Monday so that students and staff can enjoy the game.