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Chicago State’s warning of ‘significant financial strain’ during faculty strike proves no strain on big bonus for CSU president

In a recording posted last week, Chicago State Board of Trustees Chair Andrea Zopp can be heard justifying the $50,000 bonus to Zaldwaynaka Scott in part to the CSU president’s handling of the faculty strike earlier this year.

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Scientists test South Side air, rain to find ways to tackle climate-related problems

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory say they want to help understand perennial flooding as well as climate-related bad air quality and extreme heat.

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Chicago State University’s president is on a mission to get more Black Chicagoans college degrees

The university has faced limited state funding and enrollment drops — and in the spring, a strike by faculty over working conditions.

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Chicago State University union reaches tentative agreement with administration and suspends 10-day strike

Classes will resume Monday at Chicago State University after unionized faculty and staff suspended a 10-day strike, having reached a tentative four-year agreement with the school administration, union officials said Sunday.

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Chicago State University strike suspended after 10 days

Faculty and staff will return to classrooms at the Far South Side campus on Monday after reaching a tentative deal with Chicago State University administrators.

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Understanding faculty strikes at Illinois public universities, DNC eyes the UC and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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What’s driving all the faculty strikes at Illinois public universities?

State spending on higher education was cut nearly in half over 20 years after adjusting for inflation, setting the stage for today’s labor strife.

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Chicago State University faculty strike after months of unsuccessful negotiations: ‘Where there is people there is power’

CHICAGO — The Chicago State University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stood on the picket lines Monday after almost a year of negotiating for better wages. More than 70 union members held green and white signs with the words “on strike for a fair contract” at 95th Street…

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Mayor’s race reaches final moments, Chicago State University faculty go on strike and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Chicago State University faculty walk out on strike

University administrators said all support services and most, if not all, classes would continue during the strike.

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Chicago State University faculty to strike Monday over compensation, workload

Data from the Illinois Board of Higher Education show Chicago State faculty to be amongst the lowest-paid public university professors in the state.

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Chicago State University faculty inch closer to a strike

Professors at the state’s only majority-Black public university are some of Illinois’ lowest paid.

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Paul Vallas: From playing with ‘imaginary friends’ to tackling ‘big, nearly impossible tasks’

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates toward big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

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Chicago State University announces committee to explore adding football program

If the recommendation is approved, a Division 1 football and other programs could start at Chicago State University as soon as fall of 2025, the school said.

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Private SAFE-T? Pritzker signs revisions to criminal justice package into law with little fanfare

Pritzker’s signing was nothing like his very public event for the original measure in February of 2021 at Chicago State University. On that day, the governor smiled broadly and held up a copy of the 764-page criminal justice bill — a measure that prompted dozens of lawsuits and a steady…

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No bailing out on SAFE-T Act: Democrats only plan ‘strengthening and clarifying’ of criminal justice reforms — no ‘gutting’

The blue wave that washed over Illinois on Tuesday gives Democrats the political cover to argue that despite the GOP blitzkrieg of negative TV ads, voters agree the provisions in the SAFE-T Act are sound public policy. Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes, in…

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Police release photos of cars wanted in murder of girl, 17, near Chicago State University

Police are searching for two black sedans in the murder of Asha Williams on April 11, police said.

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A state budget with ‘firm fiscal foundation’ that shows ‘tremendous progress?’ Or a ‘cynical’ election-year ploy to buy votes?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a budget he said was designed to address past ‘fiscal mismanagement’ and ease the pain of residents socked by the pandemic and inflation. But Republicans dismissed it as nothing but temporary fixes and reelection campaign tricks.

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Girl, 17, wounded in drive-by shooting near Chicago State University

The teen was driving in the 600 block of East 95th Street when a dark-colored car approached and someone inside opened fire.

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