Charges dropped for Calumet City teacher who gave sixth graders nicotine gum; families consider lawsuit

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 26, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 26, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/26/charges-dropped-calumet-city-nicotine-gum/

Article Preview

Prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges last week brought against a teacher at Calumet City’s Creative Communications Academy who allegedly [ gave students nicotine gum ][14] during a class in October, according to Cook County court records. Seven families of sixth grade students who were given the...