The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
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In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.

Paris on Politics: Chicago Public Schools budget woes
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Chicago leaders praise CPS-CTU tentative contract as funding questions linger

The Chicago Teachers Union unanimously advanced a tentative contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of negotiations.

Details released on tentative CPS-CTU contract agreement

What’s in the new CPS-CTU contract? A big raise for teachers, smaller class sizes, and expanded benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
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City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole

City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

Chicago alders call on Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
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City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.

Internal memo: 'High risk' CPS Board in violation of state law over Acero plan

An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.

New Chicago School Board sworn into office
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Chicago?s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.

Busy day in store for Chicago City Council
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Today will be a busy day of voting in Chicago City Council as alderpersons mull decisions on the city's speed limit and sanctuary status.