Delayed property tax bills cost Chicago Public Schools $34 million

By LyLena Estabine

05/26/2026

Chicago Public Schools borrowed over $1.8 billion amid a delay in last year’s Cook County bills, adding interest costs and exposing the fragility of the district’s finances.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Educators defeat Chicago Teachers Union’s proposed dues hike

By Mailee Smith

05/23/2026

The union wanted to raise dues as much as $800 a year to pay for its leaders’ political activities.

15,600 IFT members don’t exist, according to a union filing

By Mailee Smith

04/14/2026

The remaining members’ dues fund 65 salaries of over $100,000.

TAGS: IFT: Illinois Federation of Teachers

Chicago school board votes against helping thousands of Chicago students

By Lilly Rossi

04/10/2026

The Chicago Board of Education wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reject a federal program offering donated money to students.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools, JB Pritzker

CTU wants a day off for students and teachers — for political activism

By Lilly Rossi

04/09/2026

The Chicago Teachers Union wants the mayor and school board to approve May 1 as a paid day off and excused absence for a “Day of Civic Action.”

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Teacher strike threats highlight fact that Illinois allows such walkouts

By Benjamin Hines

03/23/2026

Illinois is among the minority of states allowing teachers to strike. None of Illinois’ neighbors allow it.

CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races

By Dylan Sharkey

03/17/2026

As Illinois’ election results roll in, candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union are losing most of their contested races.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

How will CTU-backed candidates fare in the primary?

By Lilly Rossi

03/16/2026

The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed and financially backed candidates for federal, state and local elections in the March 17 primary.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students

By Lilly Rossi

03/11/2026

Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.

TAGS: Graciela Guzman, IFT: Illinois Federation of Teachers

Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans

By Mailee Smith

03/11/2026

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.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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Delayed property tax bills cost Chicago Public Schools $34 million

Educators defeat Chicago Teachers Union’s proposed dues hike

15,600 IFT members don’t exist, according to a union filing

Chicago school board votes against helping thousands of Chicago students

CTU wants a day off for students and teachers — for political activism

Teacher strike threats highlight fact that Illinois allows such walkouts

CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races

How will CTU-backed candidates fare in the primary?

Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students

Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans

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