As Mayor And CPS CEO Square Off, Chicago Board To Vote On Barring School Closures Until 2027
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As Chicago’s mayor tries to oust CPS CEO, Martinez’s contract is a major hurdle
The Board of Education has had issues with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez for some time, WBEZ has learned, but are weighing a provision that would allow him to stay on for six months, even after termination.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Martinez Rejects Mayor Johnson's Call to Resign Amid Leadership Dispute
CEO Pedro Martinez of Chicago Public Schools refuses to resign amid tensions and denies any plans to close schools, proposing a moratorium instead.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asks CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to leave, but he won’t go
Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to resign on Wednesday, but Martinez declined, according to published reports and at least one source familiar with internal discussions.
Mayor Brandon Johnson asks Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez to resign, sources say
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to step down this week, several sources close to the matter confirmed with the Tribune Friday. Martinez does not currently plan to resign,
Alderman: Mayor Johnson asks Chicago schools CEO Martinez to resign, Martinez says no
Martinez has two years left on his contract​, which was approved by the Chicago Board of Education after he was appointed in 2021.
Johnson asks CPS CEO Martinez to step down, sources say
Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez's resignation this week, but Martinez refused, Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) and other sources said Friday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson tells CPS CEO Pedro Martinez he wants him out, sources say
Mayor Brandon Johnson listens to CPS CEO Pedro Martinez speak during a press conference at Orr Academy High School on the West Side in June 2023. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file Share After months of tension,
Mayor Johnson calls on CPS CEO Martinez to resign
The timing of Mayor Brandon Johnson calling for schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez’s resignation is leaving many—including Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd)—to question if the mayor is crossing the line.
Mayor Johnson asks CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign: report
Mayor Bandon Johnson asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to hand in his resignation this week, according to a report. WGN's Courtney Spinelli has the latest developments.
Pedro Martinez affirms commitment to CPS after being asked to resign by Mayor Johnson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to resign from his position during a meeting Thursday night, according to multiple sources.
ShotSpotter to vie for another Chicago deal as Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks new first responder technology
A ShotSpotter representative said Monday the company behind the tool, SoundThinking, plans to respond to the request in a bid ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson snubs Chicago fishing committee
Mayor Brandon Johnson ignores the Chicago fishing committee, which had plenty to discuss at its return from the summer hiatus ...
In south suburban Chicago township, trustees blast Tiffany Henyard and call for probe of spending
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- In a new storm of controversy from the south suburbs Tuesday night, Dolton Mayor and Thornton ...
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Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on induction to LGBT Hall of Fame, Dolton investigation
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is set to be inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, joins WGN Morning News for an interview Wednesday ...
Mayor of impoverished Ford Heights convicted of embezzling village funds
A Cook County judge said Griffin is guilty of embezzling public funds “to benefit himself, his family and his friends.” ...
ShotSpotter contract with City of Chicago is expiring. What happens next?
This week, the city council voted to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to eliminate the controversial system, but Johnson ...
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Report: Chicago Teachers Union is new Chicago political machine
Years of exorbitant political spending in Illinois – more than $24.3 million since 2010 – has secured an enormous amount of ...
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Dolton Officials Challenge Mayor Henyard's Appointment of New Police Chief Amidst Allegations of Illegality
The appointment of Ronald Burge Sr. as Dolton's police chief by Mayor Henyard is contested by trustees, citing legality ...
Vacant armory can't be used as police station because of air traffic safety rules, Mayor Johnson says
The state wants to transfer a former National Guard armory in the Clearing neighborhood to the city for $1 to house a new ...