In Surprise Announcement, Karen Lewis Says She Will Return to Chicago Teachers Union Next Week

[Omaha Steve]

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Karen Lewis speaks to the media about her return to the Chicago Teachers Union earlier today. (Chicago Teachers Union / Facebook)

BY MICAH UETRICHT THURSDAY, JAN 15, 2015, 1:23 PM

After battling a brain tumor that took her out of the Chicago mayoral race, Karen Lewis says she will be returning to work as the president of the Chicago Teachers Union next week.

Lewis made the announcement at a CTU breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King's birthday with Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" García, who entered the race after Lewis dropped out and progressive groups around the city prodded him to run.

In a video taken by ABC7, Lewis appears to be healthy, and can be seen gesticulating and speaking in a strong tone of voice. When asked by a reporter what she is doing for García's campaign, Lewis said, "I'm not doorknocking yet, but I am making phone calls." She also expressed sadness at being forced out of the race by illness.

"I really wanted to do this. I mean, it was something that I thought about, that I had worked it out with my family. ... Yeah, it's very disappointing," she said.

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[marym625]

1. Great to hear!

She's amazing. Emanuel wouldn't have had a prayer had she not become ill.

Glad to see she's doing well.

[femmocrat]

2. I hope she has fully recovered.

Best wishes to her.

[Starry Messenger]

3. It will be great to see her working to elect Chuy.

[ND-Dem]

4. k&r, go karen!