Pushing out Martinez carries huge risks for Mayor Johnson
The mayor hopes to pressure Springfield into fully funding Chicago Public Schools. There's no guarantee it will work, and his ...
Letters: Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to lead or get out of the way
Every day, Mayor Brandon Johnson demonstrates his incompetence and loyalty to the Chicago Teachers Union over Chicago ...
Some aldermen question requirements from mayor's office to replace ShotSpotter technology
Technology companies interested in replacing ShotSpotter in Chicago have been given until Nov. 1 to submit their proposals, ...
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Tensions run high between CPS, CTU and Chicago’s mayor
Chicago Public Schools CEO Martinez says he won’t resign, despite the mayor reportedly saying he wants him to do so.
Chicago begins search for first responder tech to replace ShotSpotter
The request for information, known as an RFI, asks companies to submit details on first-responder technology that would be ...
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Chicago Residents Question Loss of ShotSpotter: 'It's Very Worrying'
Despite backing by the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed city aldermen's overwhelming support of the ...
CTU House of Delegates votes no confidence in Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
The house of delegates of the Chicago Teachers Union issued a no confidence vote for Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro ...
Daywatch: Is this White Sox season a comedy or a tragedy?
Kasher has perfected one of the most controversial aspects of contemporary stand-up comedy: Crowd work. In Chicago, we call this improvisation. We claim it as a local export. Stand-up comedy, though, ...
ShotSpotter technology goes dark in Chicago
ShotSpotter is now offline in Chicago.The gunshot detection system stopped sending data to police at 12:01 a.m. Monday—all ...
CPS, Chicago Teachers Union return to bargaining table Tuesday
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools will return to the bargaining table. The next session ...
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We Asked Richmond’s Mayoral Candidates If They Support Black Reparations. Here’s What They Said.
As Richmond, Virginia, reckons with its roots as America’s second-largest slave market, how would its future mayor push for ...
Two crucial meetings for Chicago Public Schools approach amid turmoil in the district
With Chicago Public Schools chief executive Pedro Martinez now fighting for his job amid reported pressure from Mayor Brandon Johnson for him to step down, this week brings two crucial meetings that ...