City Council accuses Mayor Johnson of 'unprecedented' instability in Chicago school board shake-up
Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to announce replacements for the entire seven-member Chicago Board of Education on Monday, but a majority of City Council members are saying “not so fast."
Critics blast Chicago Mayor Johnson for CPS mass resignations
What started as tension between the mayor and Chicago Public Schools has developed into a full-blown crisis.
'Deeply alarming': Critics blast Mayor Johnson for CPS mass resignations
What started as tension between the mayor and Chicago Public Schools has developed into a full-blown crisis.
All CPS board members to resign in win for Chicago mayor
In a stunning new twist to the tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools, the mayor’s office confirmed Friday widely speculated rumors that all seven Board of Education members will be stepping down.
Chicago cop shot on South Side, mayor speaks out
A Chicago police officer was shot Thursday in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
Tensions growing between Mayor Johnson, Chicago Public Schools
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke Wednesday as tensions continue to grow between the mayor and Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago alderman urges Mayor Johnson to reactivate ShotSpotter after death of Sierra Evans
A Chicago alderman is calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to reactivate the city’s ShotSpotter gunfire detection system after the shooting death of 19-year-old Sierra Evans.
CPS CEO hopeful for resolution as CTU criticism intensifies over contract talks
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez says he has more work to do.
Chicago neighbors urge city to clear out Gompers Park homeless camp
Residents on Chicago’s Northwest Side are calling for action as a homeless encampment in Gompers Park continues to grow.
CPS CEO speaks for the first time publicly amid tensions with Johnson
Monday marked the first time the CPS CEO addressed the media since tensions between him and Johnson became public.
Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor, Bears stumbling and fumbling
Between the Chicago Bears and the Chicago School Board, it’s been a week of fumbles. Paris Schutz breaks it all down in this week's Paris on Politics.
Board meeting showdown: Chicago Public Schools CEO can keep his job for now
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez will keep his job for now. The seven-member Chicago Board of Education did not vote on terminating his employment. THis comes after tremendous pressure campaigns both for and against him.
Tensions heighten as Chicago Board of Education meeting nears
The Chicago Board of Education will convene Thursday night to discuss local school councils and current developments within the district.
Chicago Board of Education meets amid speculation over CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's future
The Chicago Board of Education will convene Thursday night to discuss local school councils and current developments within the district.
Chicago Board of Education to discuss local school councils and district developments
The Chicago Board of Education will convene Thursday night to discuss local school councils and current developments within the district.
Will the Chicago Board of Education fire CEO Pedro Martinez?
CTU President Stacy Davis-Gates says Martinez is standing in the way of the mayor's plans for progress.
Gov. Pritzker speaks out on Chicago Public Schools turmoil
Governor Pritzker was asked Wednesday about the rift between Mayor Brandon Johnson and his schools chief. The mayor wants CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign and there's a big school board meeting on Thursday.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez: I am not resigning
Tensions are escalating between supporters of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has called for Martinez to resign.
CEO pens open letter to CPS families
Tensions are growing between supporters of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who called for him to resign.
Latino leaders in Chicago rally for CPS CEO
About a dozen Latino political and civic leaders came together in Pilsen, calling on the Chicago Board of Education to keep Pedro Martinez on as the CEO of CPS.