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."
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Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS to refinance $240M in debt, experts warn of long-term risks
The city is pushing Chicago Public Schools to refinance about $240 million in debt to balance its budget, a move that some experts argue is fiscally irresponsible.
Park District boss stepping down after Mayor Brandon Johnson vow to purge holdovers
Rosa Escareno, a longtime City Hall veteran, will exit her post after four years of helming the top job at the Park District.
Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates push for CPS to pick up pension payment, borrow more money
The pension obligation has been the subject of years of dispute between the city and school district over which body should be responsible for the payment.
Illinois SEIU passes resolution declaring itself ‘under attack’ by CTU
The union has condemned a contract proposal by the teachers union that SEIU said would take jobs from their union and give them to CTU.
Johnson-appointed CPS board member asked CTU official about contract negotiations
A Chicago Public Schools board member appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson asked the teachers union vice president about contract negotiations during closed-to-public meeting.
‘Yo!’ Mayor Brandon Johnson’s texts reveal governing style and intrigue at City Hall
The mayor’s exchanges with officials show he is more reluctant than predecessors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel to put much in writing.
CTA President Dorval Carter to step down
Carter's resignation comes as a debate brews in Springfield about whether to combine the CTA with Metra, Pace and the Regional Transportation Authority.
Board of Ethics said it did not give Mayor Brandon Johnson an opinion about CPS leave
Despite City Hall's claims, the Chicago Board of Ethics said it did give Mayor Brandon Johnson an opinion about resigning from Chicago Public Schools to avoid a conflict of interest.
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 Teachers Union and his oversight of the Board of Education.