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

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

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

The new space doubles the number of audience seats from around 100 to 200, and along a side wall, seven large monitors — an ...

The district and its teachers union have been at odds about how much the district can afford. A new Civic Federation report ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new report paints a dire financial picture at Chicago Public Schools. The Civic Federation says CPS is in ...

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

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

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

Chicago Teachers Union leaders argue Chicago Public Schools already has the money to settle tense contract negotiations without mid-year budget cuts. CPS officials argue that’s not the case if the ...

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