CTU Sues Over Defamation Campaign | Chicago News

Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute over alleged defamation campaign targeting union finances and president Stacy Davis Gates, accusing them of falsely labeling the union “toxic” and implying fraud—claims the CTU says stem from legitimate audit delays caused by pandemic, staffing, and legal issues—not misconduct. The suit, timed ahead of school board elections and mayor’s potential re-election bid, seeks damages and a jury trial, as union attorneys frame it as defending their 30,000-member integrity against a multi-million dollar effort to undermine them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83be48491ce06bac