Coronavirus in Illinois: Old St. Patrick’s church cancels

Old St. Patrick’s church within the West Loop has canceled upcoming Masses precaution in opposition to the unfold of the coronavirus. Starting Friday, the church campus at 700 W. Adams St. might be closed for 10 days, in keeping with a observation at the parish’s site. All Masses, methods and conferences in that time period had been canceled. “At this time our Old St. Pat’s community is without confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19,” church team of workers wrote within the observation. “For this we are grateful, but realize we must act in a proactive way to protect our community and the communities beyond.” The church will livestream Sunday and vacation Masses on-line at 10 a.m. March 15, 12:10 p.m.

Chicago academics strike 2019 updates: CPS cancels Tuesday

Early Monday morning, Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey mentioned CTU and Chicago Public Schools might attain an settlement in “a day or two,” however by the tip of the day, the union’s hopes had been “dashed” for a fast decision because the day got here to an finish. What occurred? Here’s how the talks between CTU and CPS broke down after a day of pointed letters, exuberant rallies and forfeited soccer video games. 10:06 p.m. Mayor says talks went nicely, criticizes union for not sending full staff to desk Tuesday The mayor responded to the union’s claims saying she was truly inspired by progress in negotiating. She once more requested academics to return to work.