Karen Lewis has brain tumor, not running for mayor

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Last edited Mon Oct 13, 2014, 10:36 PM - Edit history (1)

Peace and healing vibes. http://politics.suntimes.com/article/chicago/karen-lewis-has-brain-tumor-not-running-mayor/mon-10132014-501pm#bmb=1

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, who just pulled out of mayoral contention, is suffering from a cancerous brain tumor that was diagnosed shortly after she experienced a severe headache last week.

As a result, Lewis underwent a five-hour surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she is scheduled to undergo a regimen of chemotherapy and radiation, according to a source close to Lewis.

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The feisty 61-year-old CTU leader will not run for mayor, Jay Travis, the head of her mayoral exploratory committee said in a statement Monday.

“Karen Lewis has decided to not pursue a mayoral bid,” Travis said. “Yet she charges us to continue fighting for strong neighborhood schools, safe communities and good jobs for everyone.

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[merrily]

1. Rec for visiblity. How awful and sad. nt

[lunasun]

2. Here is a local story link very sad

http://politics.suntimes.com/article/chicago/karen-lewis-has-brain-tumor-not-running-mayor/mon-10132014-501pm#bmb=1

[Starry Messenger]

3. Oops, that's the one.

Edited to include it in the OP. Thank you!

[rhett o rick]

4. Very sorry to hear. I wish her the best. nm

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Soft landing to her and those she loves.

Exceptionally sad.

[MontyPow]

6. This is just terrible news, her brain tumor.

I hope they caught it early!

[knitter4democracy]

7. Oh, that makes my heart hurt.

She is a hero, and now this?! Prayers for healing.

[whathehell]

8. Agreed, I'm so sorry to hear this..I wish her well, was hoping she'd run for mayor.

[femmocrat]

9. I'm so sorry to learn about this.

Sending her best wishes and DU vibes.