Will CPS Close on May Day? Plus, Silver Room Block Party Returns

Will CPS Close on May Day? Plus, Silver Room Block Party Returns

From City Cast Chicago by City Cast

April 14, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential closure of CPS on May Day and the return of the Silver Room Block Party.

CPS CEO Macquline King says schools will remain open on May 1, as members of the CTU and Chicago School Board have voiced support for cancelling classes to allow teachers and students to participate in national protests. Plus, The Silver Room Block Party announces return at new location, and Chicago is expected to hit 80 degrees today. We’re also introducing some special members-only content. Good News: Call It Coffee + Bread Head If you enjoyed today's interview with Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau President/CEO, Cory M. Jobe, supporting Enjoy Illinois, learn more here. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14 episode: Window Nation Paramount Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

People in this episode

Host: City Cast

Guest: Cory M. Jobe

Topics covered

  • CPS
  • May Day
  • Silver Room Block Party
  • Chicago weather
  • education
  • protests

Keywords

  • CPS
  • May Day
  • Silver Room Block Party
  • Chicago
  • protests
  • education
  • Cory M. Jobe
  • Great Rivers & Routes

Sponsors

Window Nation, Paramount Theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CTU, Chicago School Board, Enjoy Illinois

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