Chicago Teachers Union holds walk-ins amid contract standoff with CPS

The Chicago Teachers Union held walk-ins at dozens of Chicago Public Schools Tuesday morning over concerns about President Donald Trump's policies. 

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

CTU prepares to outline case in 80-page document
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Documents that will be shared by the union reportedly back their claim that the proposal is reasonable and equitable.

Chicago-area schools announce closures amid extreme cold

Several Chicago-area schools have announced closures tomorrow as dangerously cold temperatures grip the region.

New Chicago School Board sworn into office
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Chicago?s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.

CPS and CTU clash over sanctuary city language in contract negotiations
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union continued contract negotiations Monday, with a key focus on sanctuary city protections for undocumented students and staff.

Chicago alderman wants City Council oversight of CPS Board picks

A Chicago alderman wants the City Council to have more say in the mayor’s appointments to the city’s Board of Education.

Alderman proposes City Council oversight of Chicago School Board
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Ald. Bill Conway (34th) proposed legislation seeking City Council oversight of mayoral appointments to the Chicago Public Schools board.

Chicago Public Schools watchdog reports improper hiring, sexual abuse in 2024
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At least 36 former Chicago Public Schools employees with a "do not hire" designation worked for the district as sports officials, a district watchdog said in a new report detailing other disturbing findings.

Chicago schools employed workers on 'do not hire list' as sports officials: report
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At least 36 former Chicago Public Schools employees with a "do not hire" designation worked for the district as sports officials, a district watchdog said in a new report detailing other disturbing findings.

CPS and CTU leaders clash over stalled contract negotiations

Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.