Mayor, union president have much to lose (or gain) if walkout happens MondayIf Chicago teachers go on strike Monday, the walkout would set up a political minefield for both Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, adding the explosive element of a blame game to contract negotiations that already are highly combustible.

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board says enough evidence to 'consider' requesting intervention; final ruling to come in DecemberAs the political fight over a longer school day heats up, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis is asking a state labor relations board to take the issue to court, which could block more schools from extending their days and perhaps cancel longer days for sc...

Broadview arrangement clouds campaign disclosure reportsU.S. Rep. Danny Davis, state Rep. Karen Yarbrough and a township Democratic organization operated for years out of a village-owned building in near-west suburban Broadview.