A few parting observations, lessons to be learned, and things to watch in the future: Any positives in the contract? Yes, but… It is hard to find positives in the contract, but for what it’s worth: Chicago had one of the shortest school days and years in the US. The school day is a bit longer and...
Bailout of state pensions would force taxpayers in prudent states to pay for fiscal irresponsibility of Illinois, California
U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), the Senate
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and other conservatives said today that it would be a mistake for the federal government to consider bailing out states that are in danger of defaulting on massive pension liabilities.
John Tillman appeared in-studio with Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the agreement reached between the city and teachers.
A specter is haunting Illinois
Institute Experts on the Chicago Teachers Union Strike A meditation on the Chicago Way The CTU strike has ended and a lot of people are asking: “what happened?” Five things you need to know about Chicago Public Schools Five critical facts to keep in mind during the CTU strike. Cheat Sheet: Chicago Public Schools A...
CPS released a side-by-side comparison of the 2003, 2007, 2012 contracts
There is room to debate who won the battle between Chicago and its striking teachers union but there is little disagreement the strike and the deal approved by union members on Tuesday mark a personal loss for Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
A summary from the Chicago Teachers Union of what they believe they “won” and “wanted to win but didn’t.” CPS Proposals: Summary and Comparison
Last week bargaining teams from the Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union reached an agreement on broad terms of a contract that could end the strike. The agreement hit a snag over the weekend when the union’s Board of Delegates voted to extend the strike until at least Wednesday, in order to give themselves...
Recently, the Institute released the results of transparency audits of 26 northern Illinois counties as part of the Local Transparency Project. Kane County earned the highest grade and became the first county in Illinois to score a 100%, on the Institute’s 10-Point Transparency Checklist. Here is a picture of Kane County’s Transparency Team who was responsible for...
Chicago Public Schools has posted the District's full Employee Position File
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the Chicago Teacher’s Union Choice to Continue to Strike. I will not stand by while the children of Chicago are played as pawns in an internal dispute within a union. This was a strike of choice and is now a delay of choice that is wrong for our children....