Editorial: Illinois public schools lose 127,000 students since pandemic

By Hilary Gowins

05/28/2024

As public school enrollment continues to drop, Illinois faces the prospect of a smaller future workforce.

Report: How Illinois can give parents more choice within public school system

By Hannah Schmid

05/28/2024

Illinois has limited charter school options or open enrollment policies. Lawmakers should expand public school choice options in Illinois to give families more control over their children’s education.

9 years of decline: Expect Chicago to be No. 4 behind Houston by 2035

By Bryce Hill

05/16/2024

Chicago lost 8,208 residents in 2023, the third-largest decline of any city in the nation. At this rate, the Second City will drop from No. 3 to No. 4 by 2035

TAGS: Chicago, population

Chicago Teachers Union cuts class to lobby, costing taxpayers up to $141K

By Patrick Andriesen, Bryce Hill

05/15/2024

Chicagoans could end up paying between $93K and $141K to cover the cost of substitutes for the roughly 650 Chicago Public School teachers and staff who lobbied lawmakers May 15 in Springfield.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union in Springfield seeking more cash when they already get a lot

By Hannah Schmid

05/15/2024

Chicago Public Schools teachers traveled May 15 to Springfield for a “day of action” to ask for $1.1 billion in additional state funding. CPS already spends the second-most per student of Illinois’ 10 largest school districts.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Recap: 1 year of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, watch out in Year 2

By Dylan Sharkey

05/15/2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took office on May 15, 2023. One year later, none of the $800 million in new taxes have passed. But expect a big taxpayer impact during his second year: he’s negotiating a contract with his former employer, the Chicago Teachers Union.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson

Vallas: Mayor Johnson’s 1st year delivers the mayhem he promised

By Paul Vallas

05/14/2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson hits the one-year mark May 15, showing voters he is exactly who he said he was. That’s turning out to be bad for Chicago. Here’s how.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago

CTU leadership demanding green buses, carbon-free schools

By Dylan Sharkey

05/11/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding a fleet of 100% green buses for Chicago Public Schools and other climate justice policies as part of its new contract demands.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union cutting class to lobby Springfield lawmakers

By Dylan Sharkey

05/09/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union is directing members to skip class during the school day to lobby state lawmakers in Springfield. Union members will be seeking more taxes at taxpayer expense.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union wants leave so teachers can work for CTU Foundation, Mayor Johnson

By Mailee Smith

05/06/2024

CTU’s contract demands include leave time for Chicago Public Schools employees to work for the union’s non-profit organization and accept city government appointments, including from former CTU staffer Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Editorial: Illinois public schools lose 127,000 students since pandemic

Report: How Illinois can give parents more choice within public school system

9 years of decline: Expect Chicago to be No. 4 behind Houston by 2035

Chicago Teachers Union cuts class to lobby, costing taxpayers up to $141K

Chicago Teachers Union in Springfield seeking more cash when they already get a lot

Recap: 1 year of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, watch out in Year 2

Vallas: Mayor Johnson’s 1st year delivers the mayhem he promised

CTU leadership demanding green buses, carbon-free schools

Chicago Teachers Union cutting class to lobby Springfield lawmakers

Chicago Teachers Union wants leave so teachers can work for CTU Foundation, Mayor Johnson

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students