CTU wants 2016 'predatory loans' investigated, proposes plan to fund contract demands
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
CTU targets 'predatory loans' in fight for 9 percent raises, school support staff increases
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to push out CPS CEO, sources say
Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.
Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.
Chicago Teachers Union seeks to reduce property tax bill for West Loop headquarters
Based on the county's appraisal, the CTU would owe approximately $1 million in property taxes. This development comes as the CTU is demanding $1 billion in additional state funding.
Based on the county's appraisal, the CTU would owe approximately $1 million in property taxes. This development comes as the CTU is demanding $1 billion in additional state funding.
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously approves $9.9B budget despite CTU's opposition
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously passed a $9.9 billion budget this week despite opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously passed a $9.9 billion budget this week despite opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously approves $9.9B budget despite CTU's opposition
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
CTU criticizes CPS budget proposal, seeks state support for Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
Chicago Public Schools previews equity-focused budget for next year
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Hundreds of Chicago teachers take funding demands to Springfield
Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday.
Chicago teachers rally at state capitol for additional $1B in funding
Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year: Balancing progressivism with public pressure
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot – promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot – promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
CTU members rally at state capitol for more funding for Chicago schools
Hundreds of Chicago teachers traveled to Springfield Wednesday to lobby lawmakers for more school funding.
Hundreds of Chicago teachers traveled to Springfield Wednesday to lobby lawmakers for more school funding.
Chicago teachers head to state capital to request more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Teachers Union members and parents made their way to Springfield Wednesday morning to ask for more funding. The CTU said CPS was shot $1.1 billion in comparison to other districts across the state.
Hundreds of Chicago Teachers Union members and parents made their way to Springfield Wednesday morning to ask for more funding. The CTU said CPS was shot $1.1 billion in comparison to other districts across the state.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
CTU bargaining agreement reveals over 700 demands exceeding $50 billion
The Chicago Teachers Union is facing mounting criticism over its latest demands.
The Chicago Teachers Union is facing mounting criticism over its latest demands.
CTU bargaining agreement reveals over 700 demands exceeding $50 billion
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is facing mounting criticism over its latest demands.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is facing mounting criticism over its latest demands.
Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to get a little help funding Chicago Public Schools. The mayor was in Springfield on Wednesday trying to get state lawmakers to pony up more state tax dollars.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to get a little help funding Chicago Public Schools. The mayor was in Springfield on Wednesday trying to get state lawmakers to pony up more state tax dollars.
CPS reaches 4-year contract with school support staff who went on strike in 2019
Five years after going on strike alongside the Chicago Teachers Union, the union representing school support staff this time has agreed to a new contract with Chicago Public Schools without walking out.
Five years after going on strike alongside the Chicago Teachers Union, the union representing school support staff this time has agreed to a new contract with Chicago Public Schools without walking out.