BIC helps Chicago-area teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
Chicago-area teachers are getting a helping hand as they prepare for the upcoming school year. BIC, the company behind some of the popular pens and pencils, is donating free classroom supplies. FOX Chicago’s Brittany Toolis explains what it means for students.
Chicago-area teachers are getting a helping hand as they prepare for the upcoming school year. BIC, the company behind some of the popular pens and pencils, is donating free classroom supplies. FOX Chicago’s Brittany Toolis explains what it means for students.
CPS releases $9.88B budget for 2026-27 school year: What to know
Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.
Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.
CPD Spt. Snelling's last day, CPS releases proposed budget for 2027 | The Chicago Report
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago Public Schools proposes $9.8B budget with cuts, furloughs and staffing changes
Chicago Public Schools leaders say they have crafted a balanced budget despite mounting financial challenges, but acknowledge getting there required difficult decisions.
Chicago Public Schools leaders say they have crafted a balanced budget despite mounting financial challenges, but acknowledge getting there required difficult decisions.
School board race, no vote on parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
CPS' Black Student Success Plan stalls as Trump admin withholds funding
The Trump administration is withholding federal funding from Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan, putting the initiative on hold. Mila Koumpilova, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago, explains what's behind the funding dispute and what it means for the program.
The Trump administration is withholding federal funding from Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan, putting the initiative on hold. Mila Koumpilova, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago, explains what's behind the funding dispute and what it means for the program.
Illinois' assault weapons ban, school board ballot brawl | The Chicago Report
Illinois' assault weapons ban survived another legal challenge, but this very likely won't be the last. And, Chicago's first fully-elected school board race is turning into a ballot brawl. More on The Chicago Report.
Illinois' assault weapons ban survived another legal challenge, but this very likely won't be the last. And, Chicago's first fully-elected school board race is turning into a ballot brawl. More on The Chicago Report.
Millionaire tax push, special session for CPS funding? | The Chicago Report
Former Gov. Pat Quinn and State Rep. LaShawn Ford filed paperwork today in an effort to push for the millionaire's tax in Chicago. And, will there be a special session in Springfield to help secure CPS funding? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Former Gov. Pat Quinn and State Rep. LaShawn Ford filed paperwork today in an effort to push for the millionaire's tax in Chicago. And, will there be a special session in Springfield to help secure CPS funding? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
What Chicago families can expect from a newly elected school board
Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.
Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.
Inside the Cubs Scholars program's impact on Chicago high school students
The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.
The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.
Keeping the Bears in Illinois, CPS funding fight | The Chicago Report
McCook is making its Bears stadium pitch. And, the latest in the CPS funding fight. Tune in to The Chicago Report.
McCook is making its Bears stadium pitch. And, the latest in the CPS funding fight. Tune in to The Chicago Report.
Chicago Public Schools' funding fight | The Chicago Report
Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.
Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.
New University of Chicago study links CPS school closures to increased shootings | ChicagoLIVE
Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.
Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.
Civic Federation criticizes massive CPS debt and spending
Joe Ferguson, president of Civic Federation, has criticized Chicago Public Schools’ debt and the estimated $800 million needed to eliminate it.
Joe Ferguson, president of Civic Federation, has criticized Chicago Public Schools’ debt and the estimated $800 million needed to eliminate it.
'The Noah System' works to eliminate lead from water | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Public Schools engineer Michael Ramos developed the Noah System, an automated flushing device designed to reduce lead contamination in drinking water by preventing water from stagnating in aging pipes.
Chicago Public Schools engineer Michael Ramos developed the Noah System, an automated flushing device designed to reduce lead contamination in drinking water by preventing water from stagnating in aging pipes.
CTU, IFT push back against federal school vouchers | The Chicago Report
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
CPS must tackle $9.3B debt before August budget deadline | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
Rep. Mike Quigley calls CPS CEO hearing a 'waste of taxpayer dollars' | The Loop
CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King is coming off a congressional hearing that some Chicago democrats felt was more about politics than parents rights.
CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King is coming off a congressional hearing that some Chicago democrats felt was more about politics than parents rights.
CPS CEO testifies before Congress under subpoena
Congress called in the head of Chicago Public Schools to testify on Tuesday.
Congress called in the head of Chicago Public Schools to testify on Tuesday.
‘Extremely disturbed’: Rep. Delia Ramirez speaks out after CPS trans student protections hearing
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.