(Courtesy of Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club)

Community leaders say recognition, support and mentorship for fathers is critically important — not only for the dads themselves but also for the kids they’re raising.

A feud between Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union leads to a district wide shutdown. We hear from parents who are stuck in the middle about how this standoff is impacting their children. (WTTW News)
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have been battling all week over whether it’s safe to have kids in the classroom as COVID-19 cases rise. The dispute has led to classes being canceled for three days as teachers refuse to work in-person, and the district refuses to go remote.