Layoffs could be just the start of Chicago Public Schools' budget cuts as the district tries to close a $734 million deficit.

District officials say the number of special education teachers will likely increase, but there would be fewer classroom ...

The new figure, announced Thursday by the CEO, includes a $175 million pension payment that Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to ...

Illinois school districts were already preparing for tighter budgets. Now the Trump administration is withholding almost $7 ...

A version of this story was first published in the July 2, 2025 issue of the Newswire, an email newsletter that is your ...

Chicago ended 2024 with no unassigned fund balance after CPS skipped a key pension payment, leaving Mayor Johnson with less ...

Charter school contracts can be renewed for up to 10 years, but the Chicago Teachers Union has been pressuring for as few as ...

I step into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the students, families and the ...

Declining school enrollment has left 30% of Chicago public schools at least half-empty. The city’s failure to address this ...

Pedro Martinez, formerly of Chicago Public Schools, officially started his job Tuesday morning. For some, Martinez is a divisive choice, while others are confident he'll fight hard for student needs.