CTA President Dorval Carter to step down
Carter's resignation comes as a debate brews in Springfield about whether to combine the CTA with Metra, Pace and the Regional Transportation Authority.
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Board of Ethics said it did not give Mayor Brandon Johnson an opinion about CPS leave
Despite City Hall's claims, the Chicago Board of Ethics said it did give Mayor Brandon Johnson an opinion about resigning from Chicago Public Schools to avoid a conflict of interest.
Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo
A CPS memo reveals concerns about potential conflicts of interest between the mayor’s CPS employment, his ties to the Chicago Teachers Union and his oversight of the Board of Education.
Who’s the boss? Chicago School Board members attend teachers contract negotiations
Chicago school board members attended ongoing negotiations Monday with the Chicago Teachers Union for the first time in 12 years.
Goodbye and good luck to a good boy: As Dexter the dog moves away, his human pals reflect on puppy friendships
We take it for granted, but Dexter is a real part of our lives, Gregory Royal Pratt writes of his dog's best friend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson adviser told CPS board he wanted CEO Pedro Martinez out by late September
A leaked City Hall memo shows Mayor Johnson wanted Chicago Public Schools Chief Pedro Martinez out in September.
Paper tigers: Intentionally weak government oversight gives Illinois public officials cover for corruption
A key factor in Illinois’ pervasive political corruption is weak oversight that prevents meaningful accountability for elected officials.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s senior adviser voted in Texas in November 2024 election
Records obtained by the Tribune show Jason Lee cast his ballot in the November 2024 presidential election in person on Election Day in Houston.
SEIU threatens lawsuit over CTU contract negotiations with CPS
SEIU 73 is threatening to sue CPS over a CTU proposal that it says would effectively take jobs from SEIU and give them to CTU.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he doesn’t tolerate behavior that got his ex-spokesman terminated but offers little else
Mayor Brandon Johnson said his administration does not tolerate the behavior that got his spokesman, Ronnie Reese, terminated but offers no other details.