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Tracy Swartz

Tracy Swartz covers Chicago Public Schools. She joined the Tribune in 2007 and has previously reported on the TV and film industry for the A+E section, and Chicago transit for the RedEye edition. She has a political science degree from University of Florida and a master's in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

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Teachers union approves COVID-19 safety deal to end standoff with Chicago Public Schools; dispute-fatigued parents hope new safety measures hold as buildings reopen
The CTU rank-and-file narrowly passed the measure Wednesday, with about 56% of the vote in favor.

By William Lee, Gregory Pratt, Shanzeh Ahmad and Tracy Swartz

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Chicago Public Schools welcome students back — but reopening deal must pass one more union hurdle
Chicago Teachers Union members are due to vote Wednesday on the reopening deal.

By Tracy Swartz and Gregory Pratt

8:50 AM

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19; CPS CEO so far negative after appearance with mayor
The mayor has mild symptoms and is working from home.

By Gregory Pratt, Dan Petrella and Tracy Swartz

8:40 AM

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School bus companies got pandemic aid from CPS, along with PPP loans, but still laid off drivers: district watchdog
The report chided CPS for failing to verify that drivers and bus aides were paid.

By Tracy Swartz

Jan 3, 2022

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