Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
CPS, independent arbitrator agree the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract, CPS says
This comes after the teachers union said the report showed CPS has money to spare. CPS leaders said the report instead ...
Chicago schools chief Pedro Martinez asserts no need for teachers strike following release of fact-finder’s report
The teachers union rejection of the report opens the door for a strike as soon as March following the 30-day cooling-off ...
CPS needs an educator as its leader, says School Board member Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith
State law now calls for Chicago Public Schools to be run by a CEO. Smith is pushing for CPS to be led by a superintendent.
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CPS says independent arbitrator agrees the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract
This comes after the teachers union said the report showed CPS has money to spare. CPS leaders said the report instead “confirmed the district's severe financial constraints.” ...
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Chicago’s Guaranteed Income Project Shows Promising Results
A guaranteed income pilot project called the Chicago Future Fund (CFF) has just released its latest report. The project, run by Equity and Transformation (EAT) Chicago, is based in the city’s west ...
Chicago’s more than 40-year history as a sanctuary city
Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look back at the leaders and laws that have ...
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, says they’ll go back to the negotiating table
Despite being “surprised” by the “best fact-finding report” to date, the Chicago Teachers Union rejected a neutral ...
CPS security video shows Secret Service trying to enter Chicago’s Hamline School
Chicago Public Schools officials had a calm, seemingly friendly conversation with two U.S. Secret Service agents outside ...
Stalemate in contract negotiations between CPS, Chicago Teachers Union
As talks continue between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, the union is rejecting a report from an ...
Chicago police investigating after woman says she was sexually assaulted at St. Bernard Hospital
Chicago police are investigating after a woman says she was sexually assaulted by a respiratory therapist at St. Bernard Hospital.