Chicago mayor called on 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Chicago School Board votes to keep five Acero schools open
The Chicago School Board has voted to keep five out of the seven Acero charter schools open next year.
The Chicago School Board has voted to keep five out of the seven Acero charter schools open next year.
Mayor Brandon Johnson fills last vacancy on Chicago School Board
Mayor Johnson announced his final appointment to fill a final vacancy on the Chicago Board of Education.
Mayor Johnson announced his final appointment to fill a final vacancy on the Chicago Board of Education.
CPS board president faces scrutiny over request for taxpayer-funded car and driver
The new president of the Chicago Board of Education is asking for some premium perks to come with his part-time job.
The new president of the Chicago Board of Education is asking for some premium perks to come with his part-time job.
CPS board president faces scrutiny over request for taxpayer-funded car and driver
Sean Harden is facing criticism after requesting a taxpayer-funded Ford Expedition and personal driver for his part-time, unpaid position.
Sean Harden is facing criticism after requesting a taxpayer-funded Ford Expedition and personal driver for his part-time, unpaid position.
New Chicago School Board sworn into office
Chicago?s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.
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
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.
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 School Board members sworn into office
Chicago's first-ever hybrid school board will be sworn into office Wednesday.
Chicago's first-ever hybrid school board will be sworn into office Wednesday.
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.
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
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) proposed legislation seeking City Council oversight of mayoral appointments to the Chicago Public Schools board.
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) proposed legislation seeking City Council oversight of mayoral appointments to the Chicago Public Schools board.
'That was our intention': Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations continue
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say there's been a shift since Tuesday's court ruling in regards to negotiating a new contract.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say there's been a shift since Tuesday's court ruling in regards to negotiating a new contract.
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.
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
Mayor Brandon Johnson?s handpicked school board intends to take action on Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a special meeting Friday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson?s handpicked school board intends to take action on Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a special meeting Friday.
Chicago Board of Education mulls future of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
The Chicago Board of Education has called a meeting tomorrow night and many believe it's to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
The Chicago Board of Education has called a meeting tomorrow night and many believe it's to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago leaders push to keep Pedro Martinez as CPS CEO amid union negotiations
Chicago alderpeople, educators, and community members are rallying to keep Pedro Martinez as CPS CEO, citing his stability amid contentious contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago alderpeople, educators, and community members are rallying to keep Pedro Martinez as CPS CEO, citing his stability amid contentious contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago leaders call on CPS board to hold off on CEO decisions
A group of Chicago City Council members and educators have a message for the Chicago Public School Board: They want schools chief Pedro Martinez to remain as CEO.
A group of Chicago City Council members and educators have a message for the Chicago Public School Board: They want schools chief Pedro Martinez to remain as CEO.
CPS CEO rejects buyout amid tensions with mayor, teachers' union
The power struggle at Chicago Public Schools has taken a new twist.
The power struggle at Chicago Public Schools has taken a new twist.