CHICAGO - Members of the Chicago City Council slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, the activist who was convicted of killing a state trooper in New Jersey in the 1970s.

What they're saying:

The aldermen said the CTU is glorifying extremist violence.

"The post is not an isolated mistake, but part of a dangerous pattern at CTU," said Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward). "Why does this matter? Because when union leaders elevate someone tied to one of the most violent groups in American history, they are sending our children a dangerous message. That violence and extremism are acceptable paths to change."

Over the weekend, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called CTU’s post "shameful and depraved," and said the trooper, Werner Foerster, was "executed in

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