Toni Preckwinkle didn’t seek Chicago Teachers Union’s endorsement. Why not?

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 9, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 9, 2026, 6 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/toni-preckwinkle-no-chicago-teachers-union-endorsement/

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When the Chicago Teachers Union unveiled its latest political endorsements last week ahead of the March primary, one name was notably absent: Toni Preckwinkle. The boss of the Cook County Democrats, [ seeking her fifth term ][28] as Cook County Board president, then revealed to reporters that she d...