After divisive debate, Chicago school board passed $9.96 billion budget banking on uncertain state funding
The Chicago Board of Education approved the district’s $9.96 billion budget that anticipates an additional $150 million in state funding.
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CPS board weighs budget amendment as district warns of financial risk
Chicago school board members aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union are weighing a budget amendment up the district’s state revenue and avoid cuts.
Speaker Welch pledges to CTU he’ll push for more CPS funding amid scrutiny over handling of harassment claims
It's the latest opportunity the Hillside Democrat has had to court progressive-minded interests as he navigates uncertain support among his own members, many of them progressives, as leader of the...
Milwaukee makes a bid for laid-off Chicago Public Schools teachers
Milwaukee Public Schools is hosting a hiring fair in Lakeview this week targeting laid-off Chicago Public School teachers.
Chicago Public Schools ups tax increment financing dollars in budget by $85 million to avoid furloughs
Chicago Public Schools leaders have upped the district’s projected tax increment financing surplus revenue by $85 million to prevent furloughs.
From salons to taquerías, CPS students get to work on their summer internships
The Chicago Public Schools summer internship program connects 1,400 teens with real-world work experience for six weeks.
Complaint accuses school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez of breaking campaign finance rules
A complaint from a rival campaign has accused Chicago Teachers Union school board candidate Hilario Dominguez of violating campaign finance laws.
Chicago Public Schools leaders say board must pass budget to make September payroll
The Chicago Teachers Union called on school board members to reject the budget, but CPS leaders said the budget must pass this month to make September's payroll.
Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising
Candidates in Chicago’s historic school board races have collectively raised nearly $2 million, already outpacing the 2024 election.
Chicago Public Schools plans to lay off 760 teachers as officials look to close massive deficit
Chicago Public School leaders said they plan to lay off 761 teachers and 801 teaching assistants as they unveiled their 2026-27 school year budget.