CPS, Chicago Teachers Union set to hold bargaining session
The bargaining session comes as there are growing calls for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to step down.Megan Hickey reports.
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The bargaining session comes as there are growing calls for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to step down.Megan Hickey reports.
This comes as CPS CEO Pedro Martinez faces calls to resign, including from the mayor.
Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Martinez to resign. Martinez said no, and said he wanted to hear from the Chicago Board of Education.
Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Martinez to resign. Martinez said no, and said he wanted to hear from the Chicago Board of Education.
Multiple aldermen say Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to step down this week, but Martinez refused. Jermont Terry reports.
The timing of Mayor Brandon Johnson calling for schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez’s resignation is leaving many—including Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd)—to question if the mayor is crossing the line. Jermont Terry reports.
CEO Pedro Martinez says the board is excited to pass it as they prepare to meet on Wednesday.
CPS says the plan, “Together We Rise,” is about much more than education. Tara Molina reports.
According to CPS leadership, the plan is meant to redefine student success and school accountability while changing school investment structure. Tara Molina reports.
The overall focus of the 47-page plan is addressing inequality, and CPS leaders said it is long overdue.
Johnson has been tight lipped on the future of Pedro Martinez—who was selected by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, ran the district through much of the pandemic, and most recently rejected plans to take on high interest loans to support teacher raises in a new Chicago Teachers Union contract. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Martinez is being targeted by the Chicago Teachers Union over his unwillingness to support high-interest loans to support teacher raises.
Martinez is being targeted by the union over his unwillingness to support high-interest loans to support teacher raises, as the CTU works on a new contract. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The Chicago Teachers Union says the cuts and unfilled vacancies will impact the districts' most vulnerable students on the city's South and West Sides.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Chicago Public Schools is proposing to close a $500 million budget gap, which the board says it has a plan to fill.
The Chicago Teachers Union contract is set to expire at the end of the month. The last time CTU's contract was up for negotiation, the teachers ended up going on strike for 12 days, but this time, the circumstances are much different.
"We are not intimidated or swayed by the bullying tactics of Brandon Johnson and Stacy Davis Gates and their members. We are actually tired of it."
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
One group with which the union is partnering – Bring Chicago Home, the group behind a real estate transfer tax referendum – has some questioning whether the CTU has crossed the line.
The event itself is not a problem, but one group with which the union is partnering – Bring Chicago Home, the group behind a property transfer tax referendum – has some questioning whether the CTU has crossed the line. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
On Tuesday, the Illinois Senate voted 37-20 to approve the proposal backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union. The House approved the legislation on a 75-31 vote on Thursday.
Teachers went on strike last Tuesday citing low pay and low staffing levels.
Members say they want better pay and staffing levels and sanctuary protections for immigrant students and employees.
The Chicago Teachers Union points to progress at the bargaining table overnight, but not enough to keep staff off the picket lines.
Jones said there has been a different energy at practice this week under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
Police have said a suspect in a string of robberies attacked an undercover officer during a sting operation on Wednesday.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said overdoses can happen at anytime.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a recount.
A new report shows Wisconsin voters approved a record number of school referenda in 2024 elections.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
The Bears won't have their starting left guard, Teven Jenkins, when they take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday—but two other key starters are back. Jori Parys reports.
Santa has switched places with Albert Ramon to man the red kettle for the Salvation Army outside our building. Joining Santa is Kennis Allen, who says the Salvation Army greatly helped him in a time of need.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 6 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling addressed the City Council Friday for a hearing on the 2025 budget with regard to the CPD. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Albert Ramon was supposed to be manning the red kettle this evening, but he decided to swap places with Santa. Also, David Yeomans shows us a striking view of the moon from CBS Skywatch.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Police have said a suspect in a string of robberies attacked an undercover officer during a sting operation on Wednesday.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
Jones said there has been a different energy at practice this week under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Jones said there has been a different energy at practice this week under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
The 'Hawks offense, which ranks 26th in the league in scoring, struggled to put points on the board.
Meanwhile, Cubs ace Shota Imanaga made the all-MLB Second Team.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
The Bears have lost three straight this season—and 10 straight against the Green Bay Packers, whom they will be playing this coming Sunday.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Durk, 32—legal name Durk Devontay Banks—was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Thursday after being extradited from Florida.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
