Jury awards $750K to family of boy beaten at Chicago Public School in 2018
A federal jury on Wednesday awarded $750,000 in damages to the family of a boy beaten at a Chicago Public School.
Chicago Board of Education votes to move forward with district's 5-year plan: 'Together, we will rise'
The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously this week to move forward with the district's five-year district plan.
Chicago mayor orders citywide hiring freeze amid budget struggles
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.
Trial underway for CPS teacher accused of arranging beating of 9-year-old student
A trial began Monday in the case of a Chicago Public Schools teacher accused of allowing another adult to beat a student with a belt.
Amy Jacobson no longer CPS coach after Gus Walz's comments
A Chicago Public Schools volleyball coach is no longer employed after making controversial comments on a conservative radio talk show.
Amy Jacobson no longer CPS coach after controversial comments about Gus Walz
A Chicago Public Schools volleyball coach is no longer employed after making controversial comments on a conservative radio talk show.
Controversy brews at Amundsen High School as parents call for firing of coach over comments about Gus Walz
Controversy is brewing on Chicago's North Side as some CPS parents are calling for a conservative radio talk show host to be removed from her job at Amundsen High School.
CPS students start school amid heat wave
Chicago Public School students spent their first day of school in air-conditioned classrooms to escape the extreme heat.
CPS prepares for extreme heat as students head back to class
As Chicago Public Schools (CPS) welcomed students back to classrooms on Monday, the district took proactive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of students and staff during the anticipated heatwave.
Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'
Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials.
CTU wants 2016 'predatory loans' investigated, proposes plan to fund contract demands
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
