Education Next Phase of School Closings Fight WTTW News | April 15, 2013, 10:30 am The Chicago Teachers Union promises to launch a political campaign to defeat Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Crain's article on Teachers' union to ramp up political work Chicago Tribune article on Stymied in keeping schools open, CTU plans election, voter push Chicago Tonight Q&A with CTU President Karen Lewis Tags Karen Lewis Chicago Teachers Union Elizabeth Brackett Schools Closings Related Stories The Late Chicago Teachers Union Powerhouse Karen Lewis Explores Her Life, Leadership in New Memoir Jesse Sharkey, President of Chicago Teachers Union, Not Running For Reelection CTU Leader Karen Lewis Dies After Long Illness Karen Lewis Pens Letter to Teachers as She Exits Top CTU Job CTU President Karen Lewis to Retire Karen Lewis Undergoes Brain Surgery, Source Says Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.