Just 18% of Chicago Teachers Union spending is on representing teachers
Just 18% of Chicago Teachers Union spending is on representing teachers
The Chicago Teachers Union’ own federal reporting shows its members are not priority No.1.
Chicago Teachers Union’s radical agenda is coming to a school district near you
Chicago Teachers Union’s radical agenda is coming to a school district near you
The scandal-plagued president of the Chicago Teachers Union will now also be leading the Illinois Federation of Teachers, which has affiliates in at least 200 districts across the state.
Chicago Teachers Union dues support 54 bosses making over $100K
Chicago Teachers Union dues support 54 bosses making over $100K
Chicago Teachers Union bosses make a lot more than members. Little of members’ dues pay for representation. See who makes what, here.
Stacy Davis Gates makes over $273,000 but doesn’t pay her water bills
Stacy Davis Gates makes over $273,000 but doesn’t pay her water bills
The Chicago Teachers Union president demands the “wealthy” pay their fair share but doesn’t apply that same principle to herself.
Chicago Teachers Union pays for audit, doesn’t let members see it
Chicago Teachers Union pays for audit, doesn’t let members see it
The Chicago Teachers Union is over five years behind in releasing its 'annual' audits, yet its own reporting shows it’s been paying accountants for those audits.
Chicago Teachers Union undermines yet another charter school
Chicago Teachers Union undermines yet another charter school
The Chicago Teachers Union’s attacks on charter schools are to blame for the upcoming closure of the Chicago High School for the Arts.
Teachers union strike threats as school starts is an unfair tactic
Teachers union strike threats as school starts is an unfair tactic
At least three Illinois teachers unions threatened to strike at the start of this school year. Keeping students out of class so unions can get their way should be illegal in Illinois.
Record high: Chicago Teachers Union 2X political spending
Record high: Chicago Teachers Union 2X political spending
The Chicago Teachers Union spent millions on failed school board candidates in its 2025 fiscal year. Not even 18% of its spending was on representing teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union honors convicted murderer, wanted terrorist
Chicago Teachers Union honors convicted murderer, wanted terrorist
The Chicago Teachers Union posted a social media memorial tribute to Assata Shakur, a convicted cop killer who fled to Cuba and was wanted as a terrorist. It drew sharp condemnation from Chicago aldermen and multiple governors.
More than 3-in-4 Illinois lawmakers get money from Illinois Federation of Teachers
More than 3-in-4 Illinois lawmakers get money from Illinois Federation of Teachers
The Illinois Federation of Teachers has poured more than $11 million into state lawmakers’ campaigns. Lawmakers then did IFT’s bidding on more than 2-in-5 bills in 2025, with what they wanted often hurting students’ and parents’ best interests.
Tinley Park teachers union may strike Sept. 22
Tinley Park teachers union may strike Sept. 22
District 146 Educators Council has voted to authorize a strike. If an agreement is not reached, teachers in Tinley Park could strike as soon as Sept. 22.
Romeoville, Bolingbrook teachers union sets Sept. 18 strike date
Romeoville, Bolingbrook teachers union sets Sept. 18 strike date
Teachers in the 10th-largest school district in Illinois may be on the picket lines instead of in classrooms with students on Sept. 18. Romeoville and Bolingbrook teachers are paid more than the state average but are pushing for more.
Chicago Teachers Union president claims Southern Illinois takes more than it makes
Chicago Teachers Union president claims Southern Illinois takes more than it makes
The Chicago Teachers Union exerts power not only over the city of Chicago, but also statewide. Southern Illinois schools and their funding is the target of CTU leaders’ latest attack.
Chicago Teachers Union invests nearly $1.8M, but 2-in-5 are lawmakers from outside Chicago
Chicago Teachers Union invests nearly $1.8M, but 2-in-5 are lawmakers from outside Chicago
The Chicago Teachers Union is more political machine than labor union, putting nearly $1.8 million into the campaigns of 84 of 177 current lawmakers since 2010. But it may be losing its hold on Springfield.