Chicago’s school board will expand from seven people appointed by the mayor to 21 people — 10 of whom were elected last ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

The nation's fourth-largest school system is perched on a financial cliff, and will fall if something is not done soon, ...

The Civic Federation’s finance report for the 2025 budget raises serious concerns about how the district will survive in the ...

The Civic Federation said dwindling enrollment, rising costs, long-term pension liabilities, and infrastructure needs have ...

The $1.1 billion fund balance is a massive improvement from negative balances almost a decade ago. But although CTU believes, ...

The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools still have not reached a contract deal. Meanwhile, the CPS Board of Education’s publicly elected members will be sworn in this week, and the ...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis gates has apologized for a controversial comment she made comparing Chicago ...

The budget watchdog group said CPS' finances are in such bad shape that the State of Illinois may need to take control of the ...

Chicago Public Schools is on the financial brink and the state should consider taking over, according to budget watchdog ...

A Civic Federation report calls for budget cuts and new revenue sources. The group floats a state financial takeover as a ...

The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have scheduled Monday afternoon press conferences to provide updates on ...