‘She gave me permission to lead this way’: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates honors legacy of Karen Lewis
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates reflects on the legacy of late union chief Karen Lewis at her posthumous memoir launch.
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As teens ‘take over’ downtown once again, Chicago faces a choice
As summer looms, a debate resumes over what to do about "teen takeovers" downtown after boy is shot in Streeterville.
Mayor Brandon Johnson landed a teachers union deal. Was it worth it?
Mayor Brandon Johnson's critics are already pledging to pounce on his close alliance with the teachers union in the 2027 mayoral campaign.
CTU reaches deal: What’s new and how will it affect CPS students
The third-largest teachers union in the nation wrapped up bargaining for the first time in 15 years without a strike vote or strike.
Teachers union votes on proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations
The Chicago Teachers Union reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a new contract, capping off nearly a year of negotiations.
Tentative agreement between CTU and CPS could be reached next week
Almost a year's worth of bargaining between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools could culminate in a tentative agreement Monday.
Chicago Public Schools and teachers union close to contract deal after year of tough negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is close to a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union on an agreement, according to district chief Pedro Martinez.
CPS staff in a political tug-of-war: What to know about Chicago’s $175M pension battle
A controversial $175 million pension payment for non-teaching Chicago Public Schools staff has created tension between the district and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’
The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates with allegations of "bullying."
Chicago Teachers Union joins forces with city’s firefighters to secure labor contracts
The Chicago Teachers Union said on Friday that it's joining forces with Fire Fighters Local Union 2 to push for a deal on their separate labor contracts.