Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding

Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.

Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to get a little help funding Chicago Public Schools. The mayor was in Springfield on Wednesday trying to get state lawmakers to pony up more state tax dollars.

CPS funding among topics on Johnson's agenda in Springfield
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Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.

CPS reaches 4-year contract with school support staff who went on strike in 2019

Five years after going on strike alongside the Chicago Teachers Union, the union representing school support staff this time has agreed to a new contract with Chicago Public Schools without walking out.

Noble Schools recognizes standout CPS educators with distinguished teacher award
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Three Chicago Public Schools teachers received $10,000 for their hard work.The organization Noble Schools recognized the teachers, giving them their Distinguished Teacher designation.

Illinois lawmakers look to extend moratorium on school closures
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Lawmakers are looking to extend a moratorium on school closures in Chicago. Right now, Chicago cannot begin closing schools until 2025. Lawmakers are hoping to extend that to 2027.

Collins High School hosts roundtable with local leaders to tackle educational challenges

Mayor Brandon Johnson took time to speak to some of the students, asking them questions about their goals for the future and talking about his administration's plans to work on improving public education.

CPS sued after former dean had sex with student, posed as parent to get her abortions: lawsuit
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A former CPS student filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging it covered up for a former dean of students who groomed and repeatedly sexually assaulted her when she was 15 years old.

CPS sued after former dean had sex with student, posed as parent to get her abortions: lawsuit

A former CPS student filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging it covered up for a former dean of students who groomed and repeatedly sexually assaulted her when she was 15 years old.

CPS employee killed in West Lawn hit-and-run
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Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a beloved CPS employee dead Sunday night. The Jones College Prep community is mourning the loss of special education classroom assistant Charlie Mills.