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CPS board rebuffs budget plan from school district leaders

A pension payment and loan must be in this year’s budget, 11 of 21 board members stated in a letter sent to the interim CEO ...

Battle brewing over pension payment after Chicago Public Schools budget proposed

A battle is brewing over whether Chicago Public Schools or the city responsible for a $175 million pension payment. Passage ...
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CPS chief challenges Johnson on pension, loan plan

Interim CPS CEO Macquline King has presented a budget that defies Mayor Brandon Johnson on taking out a $200 million loan and ...

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

The Chicago Board of Education is divided on a balanced budget that avoids Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow and cover a ...
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Majority of Chicago Board of Education signals opposition to interim CEO’s budget proposal

The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote on a budget later this month. But a majority of members have already ...

Daywatch: What to know about the Chicago Air and Water Show

Good morning, Chicago. Eyes will turn to the skies this weekend for the Chicago Air and Water Show. One million or more spectators are expected along the lakefront Aug. 16-17 to watch demonstrations ...