Chicago mayoral candidates unveil crime plans ahead of election
A Chicago Teachers Union staffer running for mayor on Monday proposed taxing the rich and increasing city spending by $2 billion a year.
A Chicago Teachers Union staffer running for mayor on Monday proposed taxing the rich and increasing city spending by $2 billion a year.
Lightfoot denies walking back parental leave promise to CTU
Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied reneging on a promise to the CTU by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied reneging on a promise to the CTU by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
Lightfoot denies reneging on 12-week parental leave promise to Chicago Teachers Union
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday denied reneging on a promise to the Chicago Teachers Union by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday denied reneging on a promise to the Chicago Teachers Union by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
CTU demands Lightfoot follow up on promise of more parental leave for teachers
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot do something after they say she broke her promise when it comes to parental leave.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot do something after they say she broke her promise when it comes to parental leave.
CTU demands Lightfoot follow up on promise of more parental leave for teachers
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot do something after they say she broke her promise when it comes to parental leave.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot do something after they say she broke her promise when it comes to parental leave.
CTU rallies for mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson
During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.
During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.
Lightfoot blames staffer for controversial attempt to recruit CPS students as campaign volunteers
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
Lightfoot blames staffer for controversial attempt to recruit CPS students as campaign volunteers
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
CTU says Lightfoot pulls offer of 12 weeks of parental leave for CPS employees
The Chicago Teachers Union is accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of stepping in to rescind a promise by her hand-picked CPS leadership to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all other 32,000 city employees.
The Chicago Teachers Union is accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of stepping in to rescind a promise by her hand-picked CPS leadership to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all other 32,000 city employees.
Teachers union says Lightfoot pulls offer of 12 weeks of parental leave for CPS employees
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates unloaded on Lightfoot in a letter Thursday, accusing the mayor of attempting to break up that goodwill and urging her to restore the parental leave offer.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates unloaded on Lightfoot in a letter Thursday, accusing the mayor of attempting to break up that goodwill and urging her to restore the parental leave offer.
CTU calls out mayor after high lead levels found in Chicago elementary school
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Chicago activist group endorses Johnson for mayor, 18 candidates for City Council
Outside of City Hall Thursday, the activist group “United Working Families” announced who it wants to see inside City Hall for City Council.
Outside of City Hall Thursday, the activist group “United Working Families” announced who it wants to see inside City Hall for City Council.
Chicago street renamed in honor of former CTU president
The street outside of Chicago's Teacher Union headquarters has been renamed.
The street outside of Chicago's Teacher Union headquarters has been renamed.
Former CTU President Karen Lewis receives honorary street
The street outside of Chicago's Teacher Union headquarters has been renamed.
The street outside of Chicago's Teacher Union headquarters has been renamed.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on new Covid-19 safety agreement
The passage of the agreement will be the first victory of new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
The passage of the agreement will be the first victory of new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on new Covid-19 safety agreement
The Chicago Teachers Union is expected to vote on a new Covid-19 safety agreement later this week. The passage of the agreement would be the first victory for new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
The Chicago Teachers Union is expected to vote on a new Covid-19 safety agreement later this week. The passage of the agreement would be the first victory for new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
Chicago Public School students begin summer break after 'challenging year'
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
CTU leadership wins reelection as Stacy Davis Gates becomes president
Stacy Davis Gates, the incumbent vice president, led CORE?s slate and will take over as president with her running mate Jackson Potter for a three-year term beginning July 1.
Stacy Davis Gates, the incumbent vice president, led CORE?s slate and will take over as president with her running mate Jackson Potter for a three-year term beginning July 1.
Stacy Davis Gates becomes CTU president as leadership wins reelection
The leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union have been reelected in the union’s most hotly contested race since their group came to power in 2010, avoiding a runoff and cementing their role atop one of the city’s most influential and progressive organizations.
The leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union have been reelected in the union’s most hotly contested race since their group came to power in 2010, avoiding a runoff and cementing their role atop one of the city’s most influential and progressive organizations.
Chicago Teachers Union, parents blast steep CPS budget cuts
Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.
Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.