Chicago School Board stalls on $175M budget vote as teacher contract talks heat up
The Chicago Public Schools Board has canceled a vote on a budget amendment that would help fund a new CTU contract.
CPS, Johnson and CTU meet at City Hall amid contract negotiations
Mayor Brandon Johnson wanted an agreement made Wednesday.
Internal memo: 'High risk' CPS Board in violation of state law over Acero plan
An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.
CPS faces tough choices as Johnson proposes $240M borrowing plan: 'This is not our mess'
CPS has a math problem. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes that the school system borrow up to $240 million to fund the new teachers' contract and a $175 million retiree pension payment. However, a recent report warns that this could lead to significant financial strain.
Chicago Teachers Union leaders delivers contract demands, threatens strike
The Chicago Teachers Union is turning up the pressure as leaders say the ongoing contract fight needs to end and fast.
CTU vows to fight for education amid federal spending cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union is vowing to continue the fight for education as federal cuts are now targeting school funding.
Chicago School Board votes to keep five Acero schools open
The Chicago School Board has voted to keep five out of the seven Acero charter schools open next year.
ICE arrest sparks outrage amid Acero Schools closure talks
The Chicago Teachers Union said a parent was detained by ICE agents when he dropped his children off at school.
CTU president to be challenged by 'Real Caucus' in May election
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is facing a challenge from within her own ranks.
CTU's Stacy Davis Gates challenged by 'Real Caucus' in May election
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is facing a challenge from within her own ranks.
Chicago Teachers Union raises concerns over Linda McMahon as education secretary
The Chicago Teachers Union is concerned about President Donald Trump's potential education secretary Linda McMahon, the former WWE executive.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact finding report, teeters on the edge of a strike
The Chicago Teachers Union may be one step closer to going on strike after rejecting an independent fact-finding report about ongoing negotiations.
Chicago Teachers Union holds walk-ins amid contract standoff with CPS
The Chicago Teachers Union held walk-ins at dozens of Chicago Public Schools Tuesday morning over concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.
Chicago Teachers Union organizes "walk-in" for better schooling
Chicago Teachers Union organizes "walk-in" to demand better conditions in schools. Meanwhile a new poll finds dismal approval ratings for the CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
New poll shows Chicagoans losing confidence in Johnson, CTU: 'Politically toxic'
A new poll shows how Chicagoans view their mayor and the influential Chicago Teachers Union.
Poll sheds light on how voters view Chicago mayor, and it's not good
A new poll suggests Mayor Brandon Johnson is extremely unpopular with voters.
CPS board president faces scrutiny over request for taxpayer-funded car and driver
Sean Harden is facing criticism after requesting a taxpayer-funded Ford Expedition and personal driver for his part-time, unpaid position.
CTU speaks about fact finder report amid negotiations with CPS
The Chicago Teachers Union responded to the fact-finding report that the district put out on Thursday.
CTU prepares to outline case in 80-page document
Documents that will be shared by the union reportedly back their claim that the proposal is reasonable and equitable.
CPS and CTU clash over sanctuary city language in contract negotiations
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union continued contract negotiations Monday, with a key focus on sanctuary city protections for undocumented students and staff.