CT U POSTPONES CONTRACT VOTE
Chicagoans won’t know whether their public school teachers will accept a deal with Chicago Public Schools until next week, after the union decided to postpone a ratification vote.
The 25,000 or so active members now will vote on Monday and Tuesday instead of on Thursday and Friday, union spokeswoman Stephanie Gadlin said Tuesday.
The union said it will deliver ballots and printed copies of the full agreement to schools by the end of the week and wanted to give members a chance to read through them before deciding what to do. Meanwhile this week, the CTU has been holding informational meetings for members at high schools across the city.
A simple majority of teachers, clinicians and aides must vote yes for the tentative agreement, which barely averted another teachers strike, to become the contract. If it passes, CTU members will receive raises in the last two years but paymore toward their health care. For the first time in the country, the union contract also contains a cap on the number of charter schools CPS has agreed to open. Lauren Fitz Patrick
2 deputies, 8 inmates hurt in massive jail brawl
Two correctional deputies and eight detainees were injured when a massive fight broke out Tuesday night at the Cook County Jail.
At least 11 ambulances were called about 8: 30 p. m. to maximum- security Division 9 of the jail at 2854 W. 31st St., according to the Fire Department and Cook County sheriff’s office.
Nine people were taken to hospitals with stab wounds, fire officials said. Among the injured were two deputies, including one hit with a food tray, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari said. None of the injuries was thought to be life- threatening.
An unspecified number of other detainees were treated at the jail for minor injuries. The building was under control by 9: 30 p. m.
“There is an ongoing investigation into the source of the fights as well as the weapons used in the altercations,” sheriff’s office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari said. Mitchell Armentrout
Credit cards stolen from vehicle used to buy Xbox
After a vehicle was broken into in west suburban Naperville, the thieves used credit cards inside to buy a gaming system and cigarettes.
On Oct. 3, Naperville police responded to a burglary near Fairway Drive and North Aurora Road, police said.
The victim’s wallet, containing credit cards, was in the vehicle, police said. The credit cards were used at various stores along Route 59 in Aurora. An Xbox One and Newport cigarettes were purchased with the stolen cards, police said.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at ( 630) 4206006. A reward of up to $ 1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Francesca Gattuso
2 hurt in restaurant fire
Two people were injured in a fire Tuesday afternoon at a Pilsen restaurant.
A fire broke out at Carnitas La Michoacana in the 2000 block of West Cermak Road, according to Fire Media Affairs.
Two people suffered smoke- related injuries, according to Fire Media. Additional information wasn’t available. Jordan Owen
Kent services set for Friday, Saturday
Funeral arrangements have been made for legendary Chicago radio DJ Herb Kent, the “Cool Gent” with a 70- year broadcasting career who helped launch talents including Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and Curtis Mayfield. He died Saturday, the same day he hosted his final show on V103.
Mr. Kent’s viewing is planned from 2 p. m. to 8 p. m. Friday at Robey Park Manor Funeral Home, 2510 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. His wake is scheduled at 9 a. m. Saturday until a 10 a. m. homegoing service at the 10,000- seat House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago. Maureen O’Donnell