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CTU strike: Chicagoans brace for final cost of teachers’ contract

Experts from the Illinois Policy Institute available to discuss negative academic and economic effects of Chicago Teachers Union strike

Chicago Teachers Union salaries grew 75% faster than average Chicagoans’ pay

A new teacher in 2009 has seen his or her salary nearly double during the past decade from $56,500 to $102,000 today.

Illinois red-light cameras collected more than $1 billion from drivers

Red-light cameras in Chicago suburbs spread rapidly, despite decline across rest of country

Chicago Teachers Union demands ignore residents’ ability to pay

Property tax collections for CPS have grown nearly twice as fast as the typical Chicago household income

Teacher strikes hurt student outcomes and may worsen income inequality

Experts are available to comment on the CTU strike announcement today

Homeowners on the hook for $221 more per year in property taxes under Chicago Teachers Union demands

IPI experts available to discuss how union demands would cost taxpayers more than $1.1B, compared to $216M for Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposal.

Illinois diverts millions from classrooms toward administrative bloat

Illinoisans pay the most per pupil in the Midwest, but not enough money is making it to student instruction

Illinois’ social services cut by 32% as pension payments rise

Analysis reveals growth in pension debt damaged both taxpayers and retirees

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