Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot cancels class in efforts to get students vaccinated


Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center at Jackson Park on September 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. - The 700-million-dollar project has been six years in the making and the center is scheduled to open in 2025. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center at Jackson Park on September 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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UPDATED 4:40 PM PT – Friday, November 5, 2021

Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) canceled classes for next Friday to give parents an extra opportunity to get their kids vaccinated. In addition to the cancellation announced on Friday, Lightfoot said all city workers will also get two hours of paid time off to get their children vaccinated.

With the holiday season approaching and vaccines recently scoring approval for children ages 5-11, city leaders want all eligible students to get the shot as soon as possible.

“It was a difficult decision for us to cancel classes on Friday,” said Pedro Martinez, CPS CEO. “I know it creates challenges for our parents. We are working with libraries, park district to provide family support.”

Some parents who say they are uncomfortable with the idea of their child being vaccinated said it was disruptive to their schedules. They pointed out they would make time to get their child vaccinated if they really wanted to do so.

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