Chicago Teachers Union holds rally after Pritzker says no to funding from Springfield
On Thursday, the teachers' union and members of the Chicago Public Schools system held a rally at Fort Dearborn Elementary School.
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On Thursday, the teachers' union and members of the Chicago Public Schools system held a rally at Fort Dearborn Elementary School.
The Chicago Teachers Union plans to respond after Gov. JB Pritzker advised the Chicago Board of Education that it cannot count on help from Springfield to close a $734 million budget gap.
The Chicago Board of Education has less than two weeks to close a $734 million budget gap, and on Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker advised the board should not count on help from Springfield.
The Chicago Board of Education has less than two weeks to close a $734 million budget gap, and on Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker advised the board should not count on help from Springfield.
Chicago police and firefighters responded to Tanner Elementary School in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Wednesday for reports of a possible overdose.
Community members got a chance on Tuesday to tell the Chicago Board of Education what they think about the proposed budget for Chicago Public Schools.
A pair of public hearings was held Tuesday as school district leaders grapple with how to close a $734 million budget gap. Charlie De Mar reports.
Community members will get a chance on Tuesday to tell the Chicago Board of Education what they think about the proposed budget for Chicago Public Schools.
The start of the school year comes as the district is facing a $734 million budget deficit.
On Tuesday, the public will have a chance to weigh in on how they feel the interim CPS chief executive officer and school board should bridge the gap. Sabrina Franza reports.
The rally against the latest CPS cuts comes on the same day students head to class for their first day of the 2025-26 school year.
The union said the recent layoffs have left schools understaffed, which is jeopardizing the cleanliness, health, and safety of the students and staff.
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Courtenay Elementary and Austin High School to welcome students back for the new school year.
CPS students return to school amid $734 million budget deficit
The Rev. Hood held his annual Back to School Community Fest on Boulevard between Harrison and Polk streets in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
More than 300,000 Chicago Public Schools students head back to class on Monday, and hundreds of them will be starting the new school year in style thanks to Chicago Sky star Angel Reese.
Budget hearings begin Tuesday, but the fight over how to spend nearly $9 billion has already started.
CPS leaders revealed their budget proposal on Wednesday, saying that it closes a $734 million deficit through a mix of cost-cutting and new revenue.
More than a dozen kids, four UFC fighters, and several officers only had five minutes to play a game of chess in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood.
More than a dozen kids, four UFC fighters, and several officers only had five minutes to play a game of chess in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Shardaa Gray reports.
A family was left with questions for the Chicago Public Schools after a child with special needs was left in a school band room instead of being put on a bus.
A family was left with questions for the Chicago Public Schools after a child with special needs was left in a school band room instead of being put on a bus. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Chicago Public Schools leaders on Wednesday unveiled their plan to overcome a $734 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year.
The district's $10.25 billion spending plan calls for cutting meal prep staff, crossing guards, janitorial workers, and central office staffers, while leaving classroom jobs largely untouched. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
A former Chicago Public Schools student is suing the Chicago Board of Education, claiming it failed to conduct a proper background check on the security guard who is charged with sexually assaulting her.
