Report: Chicago Teachers Union is new Chicago political machine

By Mailee Smith

09/25/2024

Years of exorbitant political spending in Illinois – more than $24.3 million since 2010 – has secured an enormous amount of political influence for the Chicago Teachers Union. It is now the main political player not just in Chicago, but across the state.

No current teachers voted to make Chicago Teachers Union their union

By Mailee Smith

08/30/2024

Chicago teachers were handed a union without the ability to choose for themselves. It’s the result of a system that props up government unions at the expense of the members they are supposed to serve.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union is a lobbying powerhouse in Springfield, but is that waning?

By Mailee Smith

08/29/2024

It may be based in Chicago, but the Chicago Teachers Union’s lobbying affects residents throughout Illinois. The Illinois General Assembly did CTU’s bidding on 60% of the bills on which the union took a stance last session. CTU discontent is growing.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Will back to school in Chicago Public Schools be back to same-old, same-old?

By Hannah Schmid

08/22/2024

Chicago Public Schools students return to class Aug. 26. Here’s what parents should know about academics, building use, enrollment, absenteeism and finances.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Johnson hides 8 Chicago homeless camps from Democratic delegates

By Patrick Andriesen

08/20/2024

While Mayor Brandon Johnson has denied clearing Chicago’s homeless encampments had anything to do with the Democratic National Convention, his administration has said otherwise. Even his allies suspect a double standard.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, DNC: Democratic National Convention

Johnson’s loyalty to Chicago Teachers Union clear as he pushes out schools chief

By Patrick Andriesen

08/16/2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly working to get rid of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez. Martinez has been fighting financial ploys by Johnson and the mayor’s former employer, the Chicago Teachers Union.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago public schools, education

Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families  

By Josh Bandoch, Joe Tabor

07/09/2024

Published July 9, 2024 America is facing a housing affordability crisis. According to a 2022 survey, 73% of Americans said the average person could not afford a home in their area, and 69% were worried about their children and grandchildren being able to afford a home. That’s unfair. Everyone deserves a good roof over their...

Editorial: Chicago Teachers Union leaders flip-flop on taxpayer-funded stadiums

By Hilary Gowins

04/30/2024

Chicago Teachers Union leadership opposed publicly funded stadiums in 2013. That’s changed: Chicago’s mayor is pushing a Bears football stadium deal needing billions in tax subsidies. And his pals in CTU leadership have yet to speak out about it.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago Bears, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s motorcade racks up moving violations

By Dylan Sharkey

02/14/2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s drivers accumulated 14 traffic tickets for speeding or running red lights – with 12 still unpaid – totaling $1,640.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago

Opinion: Brandon Johnson’s ‘moderate’ problem

By Hilary Gowins

02/14/2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces many challenges, but his biggest may be the loss of faith from moderate voters. Without their trust, he’ll have a tough time getting the higher taxes he seeks March 19.

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Report: Chicago Teachers Union is new Chicago political machine

No current teachers voted to make Chicago Teachers Union their union

Chicago Teachers Union is a lobbying powerhouse in Springfield, but is that waning?

Will back to school in Chicago Public Schools be back to same-old, same-old?

Johnson hides 8 Chicago homeless camps from Democratic delegates

Johnson’s loyalty to Chicago Teachers Union clear as he pushes out schools chief

Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families

Editorial: Chicago Teachers Union leaders flip-flop on taxpayer-funded stadiums

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s motorcade racks up moving violations

Opinion: Brandon Johnson’s ‘moderate’ problem

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