Karen Lewis
Karen Lewis | |
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| Born | June 26, 1953 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 2021 (aged 67) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Glioblastoma |
| Alma mater | Kenwood Academy Mount Holyoke College Dartmouth College |
| Occupation(s) | Chicago Public Schools Teacher Chicago Teacher's Union (President; 2010–2014) |
| Spouse |
John Lewis (m. 1982) |
Karen Lewis (June 26, 1953 – February 7, 2021) was an American Chicago Public Schools teacher and labor leader. She was the president of the Chicago Teachers Union from 2010 to 2014. She was a former King College Prep High School and Lane Technical High School chemistry teacher. She was a teacher for 22 years.
Lewis was considering running for Mayor of Chicago in 2015.[1] In July 2014 poll, Lewis defeated Emanuel in a hypothetical electoral contest by 45-36 .[2] She decided not to run for mayor due to health issues and endorses Chuy Garcia.
On October 9, 2014, Lewis was hospitalized for a "serious illness".[3] At the time, no further details about Lewis' health have been revealed.[3] On October 13, a source confirmed that Lewis had been diagnosed with glioblastoma.[4]
Lewis died from problems caused by the cancer in Chicago on February 7, 2021 at the age of 67.[5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Natasha Koerecki, "Chicago Sun-Times," "Karen Lewis inches closer to run — crafting exploratory committee" http://politics.suntimes.com/article/chicago/karen-lewis-inches-closer-run-—-crafting-exploratory-committee/tue-07152014-1251am
- ↑ Korecki, Natasha (July 14, 2014). "Exclusive poll: Karen Lewis could give Rahm run for his money". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Perez, Juan. "CTU may offer details today on Karen Lewis' health". chicagotribune.com.
- ↑ Ahern, Mary Ann. "Karen Lewis Has Brain Tumor: Source". NBC Chicago.
- ↑ Karp, Sarah. "Karen Lewis, Chicago Union Leader Who Set Off A Wave Of Teacher Activism, Dies". WBEZ. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
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