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Chicago school board races put CTU's influence to the test

Votes for Chicago's first fully elected school board are in. What you need to know about all 21 races.

The Chicago Teachers Union was leading in nine of 21 races as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Associated Press elections results.

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New Chicago school board appears poised for even split between CTU supporters and opponents

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Results come in for Chicago’s school board races, with a split verdict for CTU

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Following CPS board election, Mayor Brandon Johnson plants flag against school closures

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday heralded the long-awaited advent of Chicago’s first-ever elected school board before delivering an unequivocal warning should the new body try to close any schools.

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A mixed election night for Chicago Teachers Union

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Incumbent Norma Rios-Sierra, backed by CTU, elected in NW Side Chicago School Board District 3a

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Chicago Teachers Union poised to capture half of school board district seats, but loses president’s race

Many of the CTU-backed district candidates were outspent by large margins, but were leading as of 9 p.m. Tuesday. But the union appeared to have lost their bid for the president’s seat, with Jessica Biggs leading and declaring victory.

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Editorial: Chicagoans voted Tuesday to stop the Chicago Teachers Union from controlling the city’s public schools

Jessica Biggs’ win as Chicago’s first-ever elected school board president gives Chicago Public Schools a chance at stability.

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Chicago Teachers Union takes position on 59 bills, gets its way on 24

The Chicago Teachers Union achieved a 40% success rate during the 104th Illinois General Assembly, lobbying on 59 bills.