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Has the CTU finally become politically toxic? 

Prickwrinkle is acting like it:

• Illinois primary season is in full swing, with Election Day just a month away.

  The political shakeup is unprecedented in the Chicago area.

  Five open congressional seats, plus an open seat for U.S. Senate, several open seats in the state House and Senate, and a competitive race for Cook County board president.

  All will largely be decided by the March 17 Democratic primary.

  And the latter saw one of the most interesting developments of any race last week, with news of an auspicious endorsement. Or lack thereof.

  The Chicago Tribune’s Alice Yin reported that Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle did not seek an endorsement from the Chicago Teachers Union.

An interesting development to be sure.

Reporter Austin Berg outlines exactly how the CTU has become mired in controversy and scandal with links and charts outlining most if not all of it.

Give it a read.