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‘There definitely was a need’: CPS, communities host back-to-school events to big crowds

Christy Bolden shepherded her four kids around the Piotrowski Park field on a toasty August afternoon. The retired nurse browsed booths offering school supplies, informational flyers and free food at ...

Paul Vallas: CPS budget is responsible, but avoids structural fixes

The Chicago Public School’s budget plan doesn’t worsen the district’s financial health. but it guarantees Chicago will face a ...

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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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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...