Vacationing Lightfoot fires Jim Franczek, longtime labor negotiator, for doing Sun-Times podcast

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/20 12:26P Fran Spielman

Jim Franczek, Chicago’s chief labor negotiator, has been fired by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Sun-Times file As the city’s longtime chief labor negotiator, attorney Jim Franczek worked for and survived four Chicago mayors: Jane Byrne, Harold...

University of Chicago graduate student workers unionize

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/17 12:01P David Roeder

University of Chicago graduate students working in teaching and research at the university have voted to unionize. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file Graduate students involved in teaching and research at the University of Chicago have voted...

Match Day Jittery moments as UIC medical school graduates find out where they will spend the next 6...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/17 11:48A Stefano Esposito

Identical twins Gaia Santiago (center), 29, and Chiara Santiago open letters that reveal their residency programs during “Match Day” Friday at the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times After four...

Chicago’s mayoral candidates have radically different approaches to fixing public schools. Here’s...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/17 10:17A Nader Issa

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson (left) and Paul Vallas prepare for a mayoral debate at ABC7 Chicago’s studio Thursday. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Two candidates remain on the ballot for Chicago’s April 4 mayoral runoff election...

CPS’ ex-chief of staff gets probation for lying to feds about bribes from Roberto Caldero

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/16 11:33A David Struett

Pedro Soto, former chief of staff of Chicago Public Schools, outside the Dirksen Federal Building on Thursday. Soto pleaded guilty nearly three years ago to lying to the FBI about bribes he received. A judge, citing his cooperation with...

Chicago Public Schools teacher abused students with disabilities at Whistler elementary, lawsuit...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/16 9:01A Sophie Sherry

Sun-Times file A Chicago Public School teacher is accused of mentally and physically abusing young students with disabilities at Whistler Elementary School on the Far Southwest Side, often telling them, “The longer you cry, the longer I will hit...

GI Bill snafu fallout: Jim Rudisill, hero Army vet, FBI agent, asks Supreme Court to stop cheating...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/16 3:29A Stephanie Zimmermann

FBI agent James Rudisill takes down a flag at sunset at his home. The Army veteran and his Chicago lawyer are asking the Supreme Court to take his case, which could help other long-serving vets tap college educational benefits for themselves and...

Wilson endorses Vallas, cites concerns about tax hikes, Johnson cutting police budget

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/14 3:45A Fran Spielman

Willie Wilson, shown last April when he announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago, has endorsed Paul Vallas in the runoff election. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas in the April...

Student groups protest Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk appearance at UIC

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/9 4:02P Emmanuel Camarillo

University of Illinois Chicago student groups protest an event featuring conservative activists Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens on campus on Thursday evening. UIC officials said the event was not sponsored by the school. Victor Hilitski/For the...

Offices may vanish like men’s hats

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/9 7:08A Neil Steinberg

John F. Kennedy surrounded by hat-wearing men after visiting President Eisenhower at the White House on Jan. 19, 1961, the day before his inauguration. Despite popular misconceptions, he was the last American president who wore a black silk top...

Who is Paul Vallas, Chicago mayoral runoff candidate?

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/8 11:51A Sun-Times Staff Report

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas greets the crowd during his election night party at Recess located at 838 W. Kinzie St., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Time Age: 69 Previous job: CEO of Chicago Public Schools Current...

Wilson endorses Vallas, cites concerns over tax increases, Johnson’s statements on ‘defunding’...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/8 5:26A Fran Spielman

Willie Wilson, shown last April when he announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago, has endorsed Paul Vallas in the runoff election. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas in the April...

What Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson must do to win first debate of runoff

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/7 11:38A Fran Spielman

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson (left) and Paul Vallas participate in a candidates forum at the WTTW studios on Feb. 7. Their next meeting will be one-on-one. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file Brandon Johnson is the more talented...

Johnson lines up big union endorsement

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/7 9:43A Fran Spielman

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in the Loop on Tuesday to endorse Johnson in the April 4 runoff election against Paul Vallas. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Cook County Board President Toni...

Illinois leads nation in applications for student debt relief

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/5 8:24P Lisa Philip

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the legality of President Biden’s effort to cancel some $400 billion in student loan debt. More than 40 million Americans have federal student loans, including students at the University of Illinois Chicago....