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CPS to have full-day of classes Thursday, but no after-school programs due to winter storm

Chicago Public Schools cancel after care, out of class programs on Thursday
Chicago Public Schools cancel after care, out of class programs on Thursday 00:18

CHICAGO (CBS) – With extreme winter weather arriving ahead of the Christmas weekend, Chicago Public Schools announced it is canceling all after-care and out-of-school-time programming on Thursday.

A mix of heavy snow, strong winds and low temperatures will start moving into the western suburbs by Thursday morning, reaching the city by midday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect starting at noon on Thursday for Cook County.

CPS notified parents on Wednesday that all schools will be open for a full day of classes on Thursday, but all after-school programs will be canceled Thursday due to the weather. Winter break for students begins on Friday, and no classes had been scheduled even before the storm.

Friday is a "school improvement day" for teachers, and sources said teachers have been told they can work remotely.

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