CPS perched on financial cliff, state financial takeover an option: report
The nation's fourth-largest school system is perched on a financial cliff, and will fall if something is not done soon, ...
Today in Chicago History: CPS students walk out
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...
To save CPS from 'catastrophe,' watchdog urges new school board to 'right-size' CPS finances
A Civic Federation report calls for budget cuts and new revenue sources. The group floats a state financial takeover as a ...
CPS on the ‘financial brink’ and state takeover shouldn’t be out of the question, Civic Federation report says
Chicago Public Schools is on the financial brink and the state should consider taking over, according to budget watchdog ...
CTU President apologizes for comparing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to a special education student
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis gates has apologized for a controversial comment she made comparing Chicago ...
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CPS finances 'on a razor's edge,' state takeover may be needed: Civic Federation
A new report being released today by the government watchdog Civic Federation puts Chicago Public School finances under the ...
CTU to provide update on bargaining with CPS, focus on city’s sanctuary protections
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have scheduled Monday afternoon press conferences to provide updates on ...
The end of a contentious chapter in CPS history: CEO Pedro Martinez’s milestones and demise
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was fired In late December, clearing the way for Mayor Brandon Johnson to install a new leader of the nation’s fourth-largest school district after a ...
Contract stalemate continues for Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union as new year begins
The finger-pointing has continued in the first few days of 2025, with each side blaming the other for holding up negotiations ...
Chicago Teachers Union president mocks CPS chief and apologizes
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates was criticized on social media for a comment she allegedly made at a ...
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Chicago Public Schools watchdog highlights problems with how the district compiles family income data
In its annual report, Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General highlighted misuse of family income information ...
Civic Federation warns Chicago Public Schools' finances are in dire shape
The budget watchdog group said CPS' finances are in such bad shape that the State of Illinois may need to take control of the ...