Chicago teachers strike-free contract ends long bargaining saga
Chicago Public Schools and the CTU reached a four year contract ending a yearlong dispute marked by upheaval including the superintendent’s firing and board resignations. The deal funds raises, hires 800 teachers and almost 100 librarians, limits class sizes, adds 70 minutes of weekly prep, with a $1.5 billion price tag and 97 percent union approval.
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Bail denied for man charged in governor mansion arson
In Harrisburg, Cody Balmer, 38, faced charges including attempted homicide, terrorism, and arson after climbing a 7-foot fence, entering the Pennsylvania governor's residence, and setting a fire that caused millions in damage during Passover celebrations. He waived plea, claimed no mental illness, and remains jailed without bail. Governor Shapiro and family evacuated as state police investigated motive and Balmer's past criminal and financial troubles.
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