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 ...
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Fired CPS CEO Pedro Martinez back at bargaining table with Chicago Teachers Union Thursday
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is back at the bargaining table Thursday, after a major legal win earlier this week. It all comes days after his firing by the school ...
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Joshua Long has led Chicago Public Schools’ disability office for a year. What has changed?
A rise in the number of students diagnosed with disabilities, staffing shortages, and high rates of chronic absenteeism are ...
2024 in review: A look back at the Chicago school funding fight in op-eds
Government officials and other stakeholders argued in our section about how we got here and what should be done for Chicago ...
Chicago Teachers Union touts 'legendary' contract negotiation gains
The Chicago Teachers Union is moving quickly to finalize a new contract with Chicago Public Schools. CPS and CTU have been ...
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Seven education stories we’re watching in Chicago in 2025
How will the new hybrid school board govern? Will there be a new CPS CEO? Are migrant students getting the help they’re ...
Picture Chicago: 16 must-see photos from over the holidays
Starbucks workers went on strike, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was fired, and Chicagoans celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Commissioner of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs shares 2025 vision with increased funding
The commissioner for Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events sat down exclusively with ABC7 to discuss ...
Events that shaped Chicago: 2024 Year in Review
Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools. A chaotic push for a city budget. A disappointing season for the Bears. It was 12 months ...