Johnson says Chicago deserves $1.1 billion from the state of Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield, meeting with state leaders on a number of topics, including CPS funding.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield, meeting with state leaders on a number of topics, including CPS funding.
Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Chicago high school students join protests at University of Chicago
School officials upped security near Jones College Prep after planned protests.
School officials upped security near Jones College Prep after planned protests.
Noble Schools recognizes standout CPS educators with distinguished teacher award
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.
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.
Chicago Teachers Union begins formal contract negotiations with Chicago Public Schools
Formal contract negotiations began Monday between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
Formal contract negotiations began Monday between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Public Schools contract negotiations begin
Formal contract negotiations began Monday between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
Formal contract negotiations began Monday between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
Illinois lawmakers look to extend moratorium on school closures
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.
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.
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.
Former CPS student sues school district after dean sexually abused her for years: attorneys
A former Chicago high school student is suing the school district for not protecting her from an accused sexual predator.
A former Chicago high school student is suing the school district for not protecting her from an accused sexual predator.
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.
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.
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.
Reward offered for credible tips in hit-and-run crash that killed CPS teacher
Community activists are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of that hit-and-run driver.
Community activists are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of that hit-and-run driver.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in West Lawn identified as beloved CPS teaching assistant
The man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood Sunday night has been identified.
The man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood Sunday night has been identified.
CPS employee killed in West Lawn hit-and-run
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.
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.
Black CPS students more likely to get dress coded, study finds
Students at Chicago Public Schools who are Black or low-income are more likely to face dress code backlash, according to information on the Chicago Data Portal. Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Adam Babetski came across the trend while researching at Northwestern.
Students at Chicago Public Schools who are Black or low-income are more likely to face dress code backlash, according to information on the Chicago Data Portal. Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Adam Babetski came across the trend while researching at Northwestern.
Buses again aren’t guaranteed for CPS general education students next year, officials say
Selective enrollment and magnet school students hoping to get back on yellow buses are unlikely to find any relief next fall, Chicago Public Schools officials said Thursday.
Selective enrollment and magnet school students hoping to get back on yellow buses are unlikely to find any relief next fall, Chicago Public Schools officials said Thursday.
CPS Spelling Bee champ heads to national competition in D.C.
Seventh-grader at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School, Nidhi, is heading to Nationals after taking home the CPS Spelling Bee Championship title. Go Nidhi!
Seventh-grader at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School, Nidhi, is heading to Nationals after taking home the CPS Spelling Bee Championship title. Go Nidhi!
2nd migrant child diagnosed with measles attends CPS
A second migrant child staying at the city-run shelter in Pilsen has been diagnosed with measles. The second child, the third reported case in Chicago, does attend CPS. The school asked that all CPS students who live at the Pilsen shelter be kept home from school for the time being.
A second migrant child staying at the city-run shelter in Pilsen has been diagnosed with measles. The second child, the third reported case in Chicago, does attend CPS. The school asked that all CPS students who live at the Pilsen shelter be kept home from school for the time being.