U.S. House demands CTU records
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Lawmakers in DC want answers from the Chicago Teachers Union. They say members deserve a straight look at the books, and they’re now demanding the paperwork.

Lawmakers demand financial records from Chicago Teachers Union

Lawmakers are want financial records from the Chicago Teachers Union, saying the union has not been transparent with its members.

U.S. House demands Chicago Teachers Union records
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The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee sent a letter Thursday to CTU President Stacy Davis Gates, asking the union to turn over financial audits from 2019 through 2024.

CPS refuses remote learning option amid immigration raids, sparking safety concerns
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As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.

Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper

Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.

Chicago Teachers Union faces backlash over post about convicted murderer
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The Chicago Teachers Union is coming under fire for a social media post honoring the life of a woman once on the FBI's list of Most Wanted Terrorists.

CPS budget approval avoids shutdown but adds to city deficit

Civic leaders and lawmakers are praising the Chicago Board of Education for approving a budget Thursday night that had been on track to fail.

Five things to know about Chicago Public Schools as students return to classrooms
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Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.

Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $74M budget gap
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The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.

Chicago Teachers Union rallies against governor over school funding shortfall
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The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools

CTU slams billion-dollar tax breaks for Illinois' wealthy
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The Chicago Teachers Union is protesting massive tax breaks for Illinois' richest, urging the state to invest in schools, healthcare, and transit instead.

CTU calls on governor to 'Trump-proof' Illinois and fund education
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The Chicago Teachers Union says CPS needs help from the state. The district is facing a more than 730 million dollar budget deficit.

CPS holds first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs

As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO says CTU 'bullied' him

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez took some parting shots at the CTU as he prepares to leave his post this week.