Chicago Public Schools teachers and staff are sounding the alarm about the district's financial future as CPS confronts a budget deficit exceeding $700 million.
Illinois agencies must identify spending reductions and create reserves in their budgets to prepare for an economic downturn, according to an executive order issued Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Changes could be coming to the public transit system around the Chicagoland area as the CTA, Metra and Pace face $771 million budget shortfall in 2026.
CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling took his turn in the budget hot seat Wednesday, warning that proposed cuts could impact public safety.
The GOP mega-bill could have a big impact on the work of local food pantries.
Dramatic funding cuts have been proposed to many domestic violence and gun violence reduction programs in Chicago and nationwide, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.