CTU demands partisan rallies so it can electioneer students

By Dylan Sharkey

05/01/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union’s 142-page list of demands includes codifying their most recent political rally. They took students out of class, hit them with propaganda and then marched them to the polls to vote.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

By Vincent Caruso

04/29/2024

The typical racing fan will pay an extra $22 for general admission to Chicago’s NASCAR “Street Race Weekend” thanks to the city’s amusement tax. Luxury seating could cost residents more than the price of a standard ticket in taxes alone.

Chicago Teachers Union demands include 45 days off, 9 new ways to take off

By Mailee Smith

04/29/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union contract already provides 43 days off each year to teachers during the school year, but CTU is seeking at least two more days outside of the classroom. Its demands also include nine additional or expanded types of leave.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago speed cameras fined motorists over $102M in 2023

By Patrick Andriesen

04/29/2024

Chicago speed cameras hit motorists with over $102 million in fines during 2023, and $879 million total since they started flashing a decade ago. The mayor promised to eliminate the automated traffic cams, which issued a ticket every 20 seconds last year.

TAGS: Chicago

Chicago Teachers Union boss finally pays city bills, because of FOIA?

By Brad Weisenstein

04/26/2024

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates finally paid all her city trash, sewer and water bills after letting $5,381 in debt pile up. The pay-off came after an open records request was made. Hmmm…

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates

Chicago Teachers Union’s questionable finances include hiring union boss’ mom

By William O'Keefe

04/26/2024

Since 2018, the Chicago Teachers Union has paid Robin Potter’s law firms nearly $320,000 – with thousands of that for unspecified purposes. She’s the mother of CTU’s vice president.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union wants taxpayers to hand $2K to each asylum-seeking student

By Jerry Barmore

04/25/2024

When the Chicago Teachers Union negotiates its new contract this summer, one of the demands will be to give each asylum-seeking student $2,000. Why that’s CTU’s business and not for elected representatives to decide is anyone’s guess.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Illinois may take on massive public pension boost with no clue on costs

By Bryce Hill

04/23/2024

Several bills that enhance Tier 2 state worker pension benefits, reduce retirement ages, allow for large end-of-career lump-sum payments and other pension sweeteners are moving through the Illinois General Assembly. They appear to be heading for a vote.

Chicago among 4 of 15 largest cities unable to recall mayor

By Dylan Sharkey

04/23/2024

One Chicago resident is petitioning to give people the power to recall Chicago’s mayor. He needs more than 56,000 fellow voters to agree before it can be placed on the November ballot.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago

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CTU demands partisan rallies so it can electioneer students

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

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

Chicago Teachers Union demands include 45 days off, 9 new ways to take off

Chicago speed cameras fined motorists over $102M in 2023

Chicago Teachers Union boss finally pays city bills, because of FOIA?

Chicago Teachers Union’s questionable finances include hiring union boss’ mom

Chicago Teachers Union wants taxpayers to hand $2K to each asylum-seeking student

Illinois may take on massive public pension boost with no clue on costs

Chicago among 4 of 15 largest cities unable to recall mayor

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