3 Dec, 2014
Returns to work
0 CommentsLewis returns
to her post as Chicago Teachers Union President on a part-time basis less than two months after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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3 posts31 Oct, 2014
Endorses Garcia
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Voila P.
Voila P.2014-12-17 22:20:522014-12-17 22:20:52Endorses GarciaLewis endorses Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the run for mayor of Chicago against incumbent Rahm Emanuel.
Chicago needs a mayor who has the moral courage to do what’s right for all of the city. That is why I’m throwing my full support behind Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia. Chuy is a committed and effective public servant and has been for the last 30 years. Chuy is a consensus builder and a man of the people.
13 Oct, 2014
Has brain tumor; won’t run for mayor
0 CommentsLewis undergoes emergency surgery after the discovery of a cancerous brain tumor. The Chicago Teachers Union says she is resting comfortably and recovering from her surgery. In a statement, Jhatayn “Jay” Travis, coordinator of the Karen Lewis Exploratory Committee says that Lewis has decided to not pursue a mayoral bid.
Yet she charges us to continue fighting for strong neighborhood schools, safe communities, and good jobs for everyone.