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David Krupa, a candidate for 13th Ward alderman, says allegations in a letter distributed on CTU letterhead that he "harassed and bullied" a teacher are "a completely fabricated lie."

City Council candidate wants $4 million from Chicago Teachers Union for ‘defamatory’ campaign mailer

May 23, 2019 at 1:46 a.m.

A college student running to oust the prominent alderman of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s home ward sued the Chicago Teachers Union for defamation this week, adding another layer of...

A sign referencing LeeAndra Khan of Civitas Education Partners sits on a chair during a rally in support of striking Chicago International Charter School staff on Feb. 9, 2019, in Chicago.

Chicago charter strike prepares to enter second week as talks stall over pay

May 23, 2019 at 1:45 a.m.

A city charter school strike that has halted regular classes for 2,000 students at four campuses prepared to enter its second week on Sunday, as negotiators grappled over pay and...

Mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle holds a press conference at the City Hall in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2019.

How teacher union support could sway the Chicago mayor’s race

May 23, 2019 at 1:45 a.m.

About an hour after striking charter school workers grabbed picket signs and surrounded the entrance to Wrightwood Elementary on Tuesday, a top Chicago Teachers Union official took a moment to...

Loleta Green, 6, joins striking Chicago International Charter School teachers as they picket and rally outside Wrightwood Elementary School on the city's South Side, on Feb. 5, 2019.

‘No teachers, no school!’ striking Chicago charter educators say

May 23, 2019 at 1:44 a.m.

Unionized educators at four Chicago International Charter School campuses went on strike Tuesday, launching the city’s second work stoppage at independently operated campuses after hours of negotiations failed to reach...

Teachers from four Chicago International charter schools rally outside of Northtown Academy High School in November 2018.

Chicago charter teachers reject contract proposal days before Feb. 5 strike deadline

May 23, 2019 at 1:44 a.m.

Educators at four Chicago International Charter School campuses are pressing ahead with plans to strike Feb. 5 after rejecting proposed contract terms their union leaders described as inadequate. The Chicago...

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire on the 100 block of North Green Street late Jan. 30, 2019, in Chicago.

What are those loud booms and cracks? Ice quakes, just another winter oddity

May 22, 2019 at 6:47 a.m.

Yes, you did actually hear that. As temperatures plunged to Antarctic levels across the region Wednesday, social media lit up with reports of loud outdoor booms, cracks and bangs. They’re...

Chicago mayoral candidate Garry McCarthy, shown Jan. 8, 2019, says sexual misconduct in Chicago Public Schools "could have been prevented if Mr. Vallas had put in some protections 19 years ago," referring to rival candidate Paul Vallas, a former CPS CEO.

Former top cop Garry McCarthy targets mayoral rival with plan to embed detectives in Chicago Public Schools

May 23, 2019 at 1:42 a.m.

Mayoral hopeful and former police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said he would embed detectives inside Chicago Public Schools to investigate child abuse, as he targeted rival Paul Vallas and invoked the...

Chicago Public Schools Inspector General Nicholas Schuler steps away after speaking at a Chicago Board of Education meeting at CPS headquarters on Jan. 23, 2019.

Chicago schools fire 6 workers, block 4 substitute teachers after sexual misconduct investigations

May 23, 2019 at 1:42 a.m.

Six Chicago Public Schools employees have been fired and four substitute teachers blocked from the classroom as a result of sexual misconduct investigations launched by the CPS inspector general since...

Elizabeth Shydlowski, from left, Ald. Tom Tunney and Austin Baidas, candidates for the 44th Ward, speak to members of the baiduhai Editorial Board in Chicago on Jan. 21, 2019.

At Tribune forum, Ald. Tom Tunney defends clash with Cubs as team leaders give money to one of his challengers

May 23, 2019 at 1:42 a.m.

Veteran Wrigleyville Ald. Tom Tunney talked up his clash with Chicago Cubs ownership Monday, trading barbs with two political challengers who seek to control his popular city ward and stoking...

Teachers, parents and supporters conduct a "walk-in" following the announcement of a February 5th strike date by Chicago International Charter School teachers outside of CICS Wrightwood school on Jan. 17, 2019.

Teachers at four charter schools in Chicago set Feb. 5 strike date if no contract reached

May 23, 2019 at 1:41 a.m.

Teachers affiliated with the Chicago International Charter School network say they will go on strike Feb. 5 unless there is a breakthrough in contract negotiations, a move that would affect...

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