Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown
Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown
The union wants teachers and students to skip school for rallies and “mass resistance training.”
Testimony: Scholarship program a ‘remarkable opportunity’
Testimony: Scholarship program a ‘remarkable opportunity’
Cook County’s commissioners can voice support for education funding to students across the state
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November.
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Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students
Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students
Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.
Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans
Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans
Just 27.5% of Chicago voters have a favorable opinion of CTU. Half are less likely to vote for a candidate who takes money from the union.
Pritzker’s record budget proposal likely to grow before it’s enacted
Pritzker’s record budget proposal likely to grow before it’s enacted
Almost all of Illinois’ final budgets under Gov. J.B. Pritzker have been larger than first proposed.
Illinois’ population loss could make congressional gerrymandering harder in 2030
Illinois’ population loss could make congressional gerrymandering harder in 2030
The state is predicted to lose a U.S. House seat in the next redistricting cycle.
Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections
Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections
The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.
Record-high Illinois university workers opt-out of pensions
Record-high Illinois university workers opt-out of pensions
A record share of Illinois university employees opt-out of pensions for a 401(k)-style plan, lawmakers should give other state employees the same flexibility.
An easy way to get more education money for Illinois
An easy way to get more education money for Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.
Bill could benefit millions of Illinois students
Bill could benefit millions of Illinois students
Illinois students would be eligible for money from donors to access support under the Educational Choice for Children Act.
Chicago business activity up for second straight month
Chicago business activity up for second straight month
The area saw expansion again after over two years of decline.
Illinois Federation of Teachers lies about its membership numbers
Illinois Federation of Teachers lies about its membership numbers
A report from the union itself showed it had 16,500 fewer members last year than it claimed. Is it lying about anything else?