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Chicago Public Schools Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, left, Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez and Chief Talent Officer Ben Felton speak with members of the press at CPS headquarters on March 31, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Teachers union votes on proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations

April 1, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

The Chicago Teachers Union reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a new contract, capping off nearly a year of negotiations.

Springfield, Illinois 5th Ward Alderwoman and registered state lobbyist, Lakeisha Purchase, has been hired by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby the city. (City of Springfield)

Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team

March 28, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker during a news conference at the Secret Service field office in Chicago on July 25, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

In texts, Gov. JB Pritzker expressed doubts about Mayor Brandon Johnson amid rumors United Airlines might move

March 30, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Comptroller Mendoza raised concerns about Mayor Johnson’s ability to keep United's HQ in Chicago.

CEO of Chicago Public Schools Pedro Martinez speaks during a Chicago Public Schools board meeting in Chicago on March 20, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Public Schools and teachers union close to contract deal after year of tough negotiations

March 27, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools is close to a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union on an agreement, according to district chief Pedro Martinez.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez leaves following a Chicago Board of Education meeting on March 13, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS staff in a political tug-of-war: What to know about Chicago’s $175M pension battle

March 26, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

A controversial $175 million pension payment for non-teaching Chicago Public Schools staff has created tension between the district and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Then a candidate, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson greets members of SEIU Local 73 as they announce their endorsement on Nov. 9, 2022, with SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer outside Chicago City Hall. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’

March 25, 2025 at 6:10 a.m.

The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates with allegations of "bullying."

Former 45th Ward Ald. John Arena, seen April 7, 2015, has been picked by Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby on behalf of his administration in Springfield. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson taps former Northwest Side alderman as Springfield lobbyist

March 24, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

Former Ald. John Arena, who lost his City Council seat representing the 45th Ward in 2019, was hired to lobby for Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez heads to a meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates at City Hall on March 19, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson says CPS and CTU near contract deal after meeting: ‘I believe they should get it done tonight.’

March 20, 2025 at 12:26 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson called in Chicago Public Schools’ chief Pedro Martinez and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates for a special meeting before a budget amendment vote.

CPS President Pedro Martinez and members of the Chicago Board of Education listen to speakers during a school board meeting at Chicago Public Schools headquarters on Feb. 27, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Financial advisory group’s report confirms no easy solutions for CPS budget gap

March 18, 2025 at 5:50 p.m.

A new financial report commissioned by the school board president highlights the lack of solutions to close CPS' $240 million budget shortfall, as officials consider borrowing and midyear cuts.

Mayor Brandon Johnson appears before the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington about sanctuary cities and immigration policy. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago

March 18, 2025 at 7:46 a.m.

Texts from Mayor Brandon Johnson paint a picture of a freshman executive entrenching further into his identity as a Black mayor.

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