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Illinois Policy Institute
Coverage of Illinois Policy Institute in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates pledged to collect petition signatures for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election, citing his school funding efforts. The CTU and other teachers' unions contributed over $6 million to Johnson’s 2023 campaign. Critics highlight concerns over academic performance and the union’s $50 billion-plus demand list during 2024 negotiations.