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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago Public Schools chief resists City Hall borrowing plan, pension payment as budget deadline looms

Chicago Public Schools interim chief Macquline King is resisting pressure from Mayor Brandon Johnson to make a controversial ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson-aligned school board members balk at CPS budget plan that sidesteps city pension payment, borrowing

Despite the presentation of a balanced budget containing no loan for the upcoming Chicago Public Schools academic year after ...
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'I've Talked To The Parents!': Brandon Johnson Loses His Cool, Berates A Reporter Over Public Education During Outburst In Press Briefing

During his remarks in a press briefing this week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson berated a reporter over public education.

As Chicago Public Schools budget deadline looms, interim chief resisting controversial $300 million loan

Classes start in less than a week for Chicago Public Schools students, and in less than a day, the district will unveil its ...
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Chicago Public Schools leaders unveil how they'll fill a $734M budget deficit

CHICAGO - Chicago Public Schools leaders unveiled how they plan to close a $734 million budget gap for the coming year. The ...

Mayor Johnson working with CPS, unions to balance school district's budget, seeks state help

CHICAGO (WLS) -- In his weekly news conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is working with Chicago Public Schools and ...

Chicago Public Schools leaders unveil plan to close $734 million budget deficit

Chicago Public Schools leaders on Wednesday unveiled their plan to overcome a $734 million budget shortfall for the upcoming ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson seeing low approval ratings in new poll

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new poll shows that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has some work to do if wants to win a second term. Two ...
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Chicago Public Schools possible loan: Necessary 'bridge' or beginning of 'downward spiral'? | Paris on Politics

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, the teachers union, and the CPS board face off over the budget plan. Illinois Republicans rally at the State Fair, aiming to ...

Editorial: CPS doubles down on ‘sustainable community schools.’ Where are the results?

Before- and after-school programs, summer learning and extracurriculars boost attendance, engagement and outcomes. And ...
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Editorial: It's past time to get serious about Chicago Public Schools ...

Members of the Chicago Board of Education appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, as well as the interim Chicago Public Schools CEO hired out of Johnson’s administration, are calling for Gov. JB ...