CPS board president pulls property tax hike amid city’s budget fight
Board of Education President Sean Harden pulled a proposed property tax hike from the school board’s agenda last week that would have netted the district $25 million.
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CPS finds buyers for 3 closed schools, but repurposing remains a challenge
More than two dozen Chicago Public Schools properties remain vacant. Some have been sold, but most are racking up millions in upkeep costs.
CPS shows academic gains, but more work is ahead, officials say
While CPS students continue to show post-pandemic gains, interim CEO Macquline King said that the “encouraging” data is just the start.
DePaul lays off 114 staff members to help reduce budget shortfall
DePaul is facing a $12.6 million budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year. To maintain long-term sustainability, the university is also aiming for a 2.5% operating margin — which means...
CPS lunchroom workers near six months without a contract: ‘No one sees us’
Wages are the sticking point in negotiations for Chicago Public Schools’ lunchroom workers, who have been without a contract for nearly six months.
Chicago school board approves $17.5 million sex abuse settlement for former student
The Chicago Board of Education approved a historic $17.5 million settlement regarding the sexual abuse of a student by a former high school dean.
SEIU looks to beef up CPS ranks amid dispute with teachers union
SEIU Local 73 filed a petition to add about 1,600 school-based Chicago Public Schools workers to its ranks. The Chicago Teachers Union contends some below with it.
Northwestern deal with Trump administration divides students, faculty
Northwestern's deal with President Trump restores nearly $800 million in research funding and halts probes related to federal anti-discrimination laws.
More CPS students are graduating high school, but finishing college is a challenge
Chicago Public Schools students are graduating high school at near record-high rates, but only half who enroll in college will complete graduate.
Northwestern agrees to $75 million fine to settle Trump dispute
Northwestern’s $75 million settlement, to be paid over three years, is the second-highest amount agreed to by a university.