Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates says a fact-finding process underway now is “stacked against” the CTU, opening the door for a strike as early as March.

Since being established in state law in 2010, the fact-finding process has been used three times. In two of those cases, teachers ultimately went on strike.

Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union are reaching a stalemate in negotiations. Chicago teachers are no strangers to strikes: The last three contracts with Chicago Public Schools landed after ...

The Chicago Teachers Union is inching closer to a potential strike. This week marked the beginning of what’s known as a fact-finding hearing, which is required before a strike can ...

Chicago Public Schools Board President Sean Harden is facing criticism after requesting a taxpayer-funded Ford Expedition and personal driver for his part-time, unpaid position.

The borrowing comes as the government watchdog Civic Federation describes the junk-rated school district as being at a “critical financial juncture.” ...

The most pressing issue facing Illinois is the massive debt owed to our public pension systems; our five state plans are ...

As Chicago braces for an impending wave of raids, local activists discuss what rights and procedures immigrants in the Windy ...

Reforming Tier 2 pensions could cost the state $30 billion, actuary says “A new Illinois pension reform bill would increase contributions to ...

Schools try to calm parents’ fears and keep their kids in school after Trump eases the way for immigration enforcement at schools.

National Education Association leader Becky Pringle says her union is preparing to fight for “our students, our public ...