Ron Huberman Archives - Chicago Reader

Madigan ally tells the City Council that Chicago needs to get its financial house in order

by Ben Joravsky July 28, 2015August 18, 2021

State representative Barbara Flynn Currie says the state won’t consider picking up CPS pension costs until Chicago changes its ways.

Blogs

After campaigning as an outsider, governor-elect Rauner calls on Bill Daley for help

by Mick Dumke November 7, 2014August 18, 2021

In his first press conference since being elected, Bruce Rauner names long-time insiders to his transition team but reveals little about his plans in office.

Advocates argue that chess helps youth learn to think, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the schools lack funding for a citywide program.

Columns & Opinion

Rahm checkmates school chess teams

by Ben Joravsky September 10, 2013August 19, 2021

As resources pour into city land deals, little money’s left for youth programs like chess.

Blogs

Nine schools in 12 years: One teacher’s tale of life in Chicago’s public schools

by Ben Joravsky April 12, 2013August 19, 2021

Hey, wannabe teachers: If you want to teach in Chicago, get ready to be moved to different schools all over town, many times!

State representative Rita Mayfield (D-Waukegan)

Columns & Opinion

Chicago’s new BFF is a legislator from Waukegan

by Ben Joravsky February 26, 2013August 19, 2021

State rep Rita Mayfield isn’t from the city, but who else is sticking up for its taxpayers?

Striking teachers picket CPS headquarters, 125 S. Clark, on Tuesday morning

Columns & Opinion

Why Chicago teachers hate Rahm

by Ben Joravsky September 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Why Chicago teachers hate Rahm, and how their union got to the point of a strike

Blogs

CEO Brizard to Mayor Rahm: Look what I found!

by Ben Joravsky July 10, 2012August 19, 2021

It’s budget time at the Chicago Public Schools, which means our CEO will say what he has to say so he can say that it’s balanced

Blogs

Sunny’s Opus—a new twist on an old story

by Ben Joravsky February 22, 2012August 19, 2021

How a charter school becomes a haven for a great teacher who should never have been “redefined”

Allison Bates is a casualty of CPS's "do-not-hire" designation.

Columns & Opinion

How a CPS teacher went from ‘excellent’ to ‘do-not-hire’ in one year

by Ben Joravsky June 30, 2011August 19, 2021

On June 25, Mayor Rahm Emanuel invited a group of recent education-school graduates to help change the world by signing up with the Chicago Public Schools. “I hope you stay in the Chicago area because I will continue to do what I think is best in telling the city of Chicago that we have the […]

Anthony Skokna: "They just didn't know what else to do with me."

Columns & Opinion

As Mayor Daley cashes in, ousted teacher gets cut off

by Ben Joravsky June 9, 2011August 19, 2021

Mayor Daley’s had a great run over the last few weeks. Since leaving office May 16, he has, let’s see, landed a gig at the University of Chicago, where he’ll have to “coordinate” a handful of lectures in exchange for a reported $100,000 a year. That would be the same University of Chicago that last […]

Columns & Opinion

An open letter to Chicago Public Schools’ new CEO

by Ben Joravsky May 5, 2011August 19, 2021

Welcome to the Chi, Mr. Superintendent. As I understand it, you’re everything mayor-elect Emanuel wants in a schools CEO—tough, brash, and eager to beat the crap out of teachers. Rock on! In fact, the mayor-elect loves you so much he just refers to you by your nickname—calls you JC, you know, like you walk on […]