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.

Chicago alderman wants City Council oversight of CPS Board picks

A Chicago alderman wants the City Council to have more say in the mayor’s appointments to the city’s Board of Education.

Alderman proposes City Council oversight of Chicago School Board
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Ald. Bill Conway (34th) proposed legislation seeking City Council oversight of mayoral appointments to the Chicago Public Schools board.

Special school board meeting could seal fate of CPS chief Pedro Martinez

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.

Fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on the line in Friday school board meeting
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Mayor Brandon Johnson?s handpicked school board intends to take action on Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a special meeting Friday.