CPS puts funding questions before voters, new law for school safety | The Chicago Report
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
Mobile city hall provides back-to-school resource fair with school supply giveaway
It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.
It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.
CPS proposing referendums about millionaire's tax, fines for undeveloped city land to boost funding
Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out.
Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out.
Data center moratorium, millionaire's tax to fix school budget? | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants a data center moratorium. And, can the millionaire's tax fix the school budget? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants a data center moratorium. And, can the millionaire's tax fix the school budget? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Mayor Johnson, CPS expand Sustainable Community Schools program to 'eliminate inequities'
City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.
City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.
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.
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.
Rep. Benton report released, Pritzker talks state funding for CPS | The Chicago Report
The legislative inspector general report on former Rep. Harry Benton has been released. And, Gov. Pritzker weighs in on the likelihood of state funding for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The legislative inspector general report on former Rep. Harry Benton has been released. And, Gov. Pritzker weighs in on the likelihood of state funding for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago school board backs revised CPS budget relying on $150M from state
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 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.
What's next for CPD leadership, vision for Chicago Public Schools | The Chicago Report
What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
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.
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 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.
'He should go to jail': DNA proves CPS teacher fathered student’s child, but law says it’s too late
After 40 years of carrying the trauma alone, Nancy Alexander received DNA confirmation linking her daughter’s father to her alleged abuser — but a statute of limitations prevents criminal charges.
After 40 years of carrying the trauma alone, Nancy Alexander received DNA confirmation linking her daughter’s father to her alleged abuser — but a statute of limitations prevents criminal charges.
DNA proves CPS teacher fathered student’s child, but law says it’s too late
After 40 years of carrying the trauma alone, Nancy Alexander received DNA confirmation linking her daughter’s father to her alleged abuser — but a statute of limitations prevents criminal charges.
After 40 years of carrying the trauma alone, Nancy Alexander received DNA confirmation linking her daughter’s father to her alleged abuser — but a statute of limitations prevents criminal charges.
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.
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.
CPS disciplines 700+ workers for misconduct over a year
A WTTW analysis of Chicago Public Schools records shows that hundreds of district employees have been accused of misconduct. Jared Rutecki, investigative reporter at WTTW, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the findings.
A WTTW analysis of Chicago Public Schools records shows that hundreds of district employees have been accused of misconduct. Jared Rutecki, investigative reporter at WTTW, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the findings.