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“Everything is on the table”: Budget crisis deepens in Chicago as educators are laid off, denied back pay
As cuts are handed down, Chicago teachers are furious over denial of backpay owed from last year after their contract ...
Chicago’s school budget crisis signals trouble ahead for urban public education
Chicago public schools are bracing for significant cutbacks due to a $734 million deficit, impacting meals, staffing, and maintenance. These changes, outlined in a recent letter, raise concerns about ...
Mayor Johnson’s crossroads — budget decisions that will define his financial stewardship of Chicago
Johnson should have been “more proactive in meeting the moment we knew was coming” when $1.9 billion in federal pandemic ...
CPS schools to see fewer food options, crossing guard positions because of budget deficit
With a $734 million budget deficit looming, Chicago Public Schools are reducing resources like after-school hot dinners to ...
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Congressional candidate on Chicago public safety and the 'One, Big Beautiful Bill'
Congressional candidate Christian Maxwell discusses public safety in Chicago, the impact of federal funding, and Illinois ...
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CPS cutting crossing guards for private schools amid budget crunch
Chicago Public Schools says it can no longer afford to provide crossing guards for private school students as it trims 100 ...
Chicago says it will step in and help some arts groups that lost critical NEA dollars
But the city isn’t saying how much it will spend. Cultural commissioner Clinée Hedspeth said applications for a pop-up grant window will open Friday.