By Tracy Swartz From Chicago Tribune CHICAGO—An Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday that prevents Chicago Public Schools (CPS) from taking employment action against six teachers for refusing to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or undergo weekly testing. CPS is “the only school district left in the state that’s still enforcing this. None of the rest of the school districts that are in this case are trying to get vaccination or testing compliance out of teachers,” said downstate attorney Tom DeVore, who represents the six CPS teachers. “They should drop it.” CPS issued a statement late Friday on Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow’s decision: “The district disagrees with the court’s decision and will continue to fight against this lawsuit and the TRO, as we believe our current health and safety protocols are in the best interest of our students, staff and school communities.” The district said it …
6 Chicago Teachers Who Sued CPS Over Its Vaccine Mandate Win Legal Victory
April 10, 2022
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