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Chicago Public Schools

Former South Side school repurposed as affordable housing

  • 2 days ago

CPS students return to class as funding uncertainty looms

  • Aug 24

CPS families prepare for first day of classes as summer ends

  • Aug 24

2 custodians killed in apparent murder-suicide both ID'd: officials

  • Aug 14

Chicago school board passes 2 November ballot tax referendum questions

  • Aug 13

1 of 2 custodians killed in apparent murder-suicide ID'd: officials

  • Aug 12

CPS Board could consider new millionaires tax at Wednesday meeting

  • Aug 12

CTU-backed coalition endorses slate of school board candidates

  • Aug 11

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2:23

CPS Board president candidate responds to past abuse allegations

  • 2 days ago
2:26

CPS students return to class as funding uncertainty looms

  • Aug 24
1:20

CPS students head back to school Monday

  • Aug 24
2:27

IL House speaker says he never promised $150M in state funding for CPS

  • Aug 6
1:08

CPS votes to approve amended CPS budget with $150M additional state funding

  • Jul 31
1:10

Chicago Board of Education approves CPS budget with more state funding

  • Jul 31
2:45

Chicago Board of Education expected to vote on CPS budget

  • Jul 30
2:18

Chicago Board of Ed to vote on budget Thursday

  • Jul 30

Latest Stories

2 custodians found shot to death at Garfield Ridge elementary school: police, union

Two custodians were found shot to death in a Southwest Side school building on Monday afternoon, according to information from Chicago police and the employees' union.

  • Aug 11

IL House speaker says he never promised $150 million for CPS as CTU remains hopeful on state funding

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch told ABC7 he never specified an amount of funding or guaranteed that additional money would be provided to Chicago Public Schools.

  • Aug 6

CPS seeks financing as debate continues over $150 million in state funding

Because the CPS budget is not considered balanced, the district must borrow money to ensure schools open on schedule and employees can be paid, according to board members.

  • Aug 3

CPS raises concerns about financing and school opening after education board approves amended budget

The budget approved by the board relies on an additional $150 million in state funding that has not been allocated.

  • Jul 31

Chicago Board of Education votes to approve amended CPS budget with $150M additional state funding

The Chicago Board of Education voted Thursday to approve an amended Chicago Public Schools budget with an additional $150 million in funding from the state of Illinois. However, that funding has not been secured.

  • Jul 31