Chicago Teachers Union files grievance over wage theft, pressures CPS for contract settlement
Chicago Teachers Union officials filed a grievance with Chicago Public Schools alleging that the district is stealing some ...
1st elected Chicago Board of Education sworn in as CPS faces budget shortfall
Chicago Public Schools officially has new leadership. The district's 21-person hybrid board was sworn-in during a meeting Wednesday morning. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ...
CPS perched on financial cliff, state financial takeover an option: report
The nation's fourth-largest school system is perched on a financial cliff, and will fall if something is not done soon, ...
Newly elected Chicago Public School board members to be sworn in Wednesday
The new elected Chicago Public School board members are set to be sworn in on Wednesday, after all seven previous members ...
Civic Federation says Chicago Public Schools' finances could lead to a credit downgrade
The Civic Federation said dwindling enrollment, rising costs, long-term pension liabilities, and infrastructure needs have ...
Angel Gutierrez, elected Chicago School Board member, District 8
WBEZ and the Sun-Times asked every Chicago Board of Education member about their background and what they want the board to ...
CPS, CTU negotiations continue with new Chicago Board of Education being sworn in Wednesday
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new report paints a dire financial picture at Chicago Public Schools. The Civic Federation says CPS is in ...
The end of a contentious chapter in CPS history: CEO Pedro Martinez’s milestones and demise
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was fired in late December, clearing the way for Mayor Brandon Johnson to install a ...
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CPS finances 'on a razor's edge,' state takeover may be needed: Civic Federation
A new report being released today by the government watchdog Civic Federation puts Chicago Public School finances under the ...
Are schools closed on Inauguration Day? What to know as Inauguration Day for 2025 falls on a holiday
Inauguration Day for 2025, which marks the day President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, is coming up on Monday. Jan ...
Che 'Rhymefest' Smith, elected Chicago School Board member, District 10
WBEZ and the Sun-Times asked every Chicago Board of Education member about their background and what they want the board to ...
Contract stalemate continues for Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union as new year begins
The finger-pointing has continued in the first few days of 2025, with each side blaming the other for holding up negotiations ...