Chicago education expert breaks down amended CPS budget
The Chicago Board of Education has rejected CPS' proposed budget, including a funding plan backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago public schools reporter, explains what the vote means for CPS, its finances and the school year ahead.
The Chicago Board of Education has rejected CPS' proposed budget, including a funding plan backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago public schools reporter, explains what the vote means for CPS, its finances and the school year ahead.
Pritzker highlights back-to-school tax holiday, other efforts to lower family costs
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the state's efforts to lower costs for Illinois families, including the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, which offers savings on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the state's efforts to lower costs for Illinois families, including the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, which offers savings on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
CPS adds 15 more Sustainable Community Schools across Chicago
Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.
Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.
Gov. Pritzker promotes Illinois' back-to-school tax holiday
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted Illinois' Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, reminding families they can save on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted Illinois' Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, reminding families they can save on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
Chicago school board approves amended CPS budget, avoiding layoffs but raising funding concerns
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
Chicago Board of Education passes CPS budget
The Board of Education has approved the budget for Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jackson Potter joins us.
The Board of Education has approved the budget for Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jackson Potter joins us.
CTU member on CPS budget vote: 'It's kind of a disaster' | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Teachers Union member Kat Zamarron joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest updates on the CPS budget vote and what it could mean for Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union member Kat Zamarron joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest updates on the CPS budget vote and what it could mean for Chicago Public Schools.
How to track your child's school bus with new technology | ChicagoLIVE
You can track a pizza from the oven to your front door, but many parents still can't track their child's school bus. Keith Corso, founder and CEO of BusRight, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how his company is modernizing school transportation with real-time bus tracking.
You can track a pizza from the oven to your front door, but many parents still can't track their child's school bus. Keith Corso, founder and CEO of BusRight, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how his company is modernizing school transportation with real-time bus tracking.
Milwaukee Public Schools recruits Chicago teachers amid CPS layoffs
Milwaukee Public Schools is recruiting Chicago educators as CPS faces a $732 million budget gap and proposed teacher layoffs, highlighting job opportunities, commuting options and benefits.
Milwaukee Public Schools is recruiting Chicago educators as CPS faces a $732 million budget gap and proposed teacher layoffs, highlighting job opportunities, commuting options and benefits.
Chicago students get hands-on look at veterinary careers at U of I: 'The perfect opportunity'
More than 50 Chicago high school students traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a day of hands-on labs, CPR training and career exploration aimed at inspiring the next generation of veterinarians.
More than 50 Chicago high school students traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a day of hands-on labs, CPR training and career exploration aimed at inspiring the next generation of veterinarians.
Chicago Board of Education to vote on CPS budget as payroll deadline looms
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a revised nearly $10 billion CPS budget that includes job cuts, increased TIF funding and the removal of furlough days as the Chicago Teachers Union calls for a delay.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a revised nearly $10 billion CPS budget that includes job cuts, increased TIF funding and the removal of furlough days as the Chicago Teachers Union calls for a delay.
Little Village students explore veterinary careers at the University of Illinois
High school students from Chicago's Little Village traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a hands-on day designed to inspire future careers in veterinary medicine and STEM.
High school students from Chicago's Little Village traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a hands-on day designed to inspire future careers in veterinary medicine and STEM.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
CPS removes furlough days, seeks more TIF funding ahead of budget vote
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning cell phones in Illinois public schools
Illinois students will soon have new limits on cell phone use at school after Gov. Pritzker signed a statewide ban into law Tuesday. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus breaks down what the change means.
Illinois students will soon have new limits on cell phone use at school after Gov. Pritzker signed a statewide ban into law Tuesday. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus breaks down what the change means.
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois' bell-to-bell school cell phone policy into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois school cell phone restrictions into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Cradles to Crayons packs 80,000 backpacks for local students
Cradles to Crayons Chicago Executive Director Dawn Melchiorre explains how thousands of volunteers are helping pack 80,000 backpacks with school supplies for children across the Chicago area ahead of the new school year.
Cradles to Crayons Chicago Executive Director Dawn Melchiorre explains how thousands of volunteers are helping pack 80,000 backpacks with school supplies for children across the Chicago area ahead of the new school year.
Illinois giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rate is unconstitutional, judge says
Illinois allows some undocumented residents to pay in-state tuition as its public colleges and access financial aid.
Illinois allows some undocumented residents to pay in-state tuition as its public colleges and access financial aid.
Pritzker pushes for Benton report release, CPS race heats up | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker isn't holding back. He wants the state to release the full ethics report on former State Rep. Harry Benton. And, the Chicago Teachers Union is making their opposition to Chicago School Board candidate Jessica Biggs loud and clear. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Gov. Pritzker isn't holding back. He wants the state to release the full ethics report on former State Rep. Harry Benton. And, the Chicago Teachers Union is making their opposition to Chicago School Board candidate Jessica Biggs loud and clear. All this and more on The Chicago Report.