Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike

A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.

Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike
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A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.

Judge grants temporary pause to CPS takeover of Urban Prep Academy

In a significant development, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order, putting the Chicago Public Schools takeover of Urban Prep Academy on hold.

Judge grants temporary pause to CPS takeover of Urban Prep Academy
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In a significant development, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order, putting the Chicago Public Schools takeover of Urban Prep Academy on hold.

Closed CPS school to be developed into apartments

The Chicago City Council has approved a proposal to redevelop a former elementary school into apartments.

Chicago Public Schools teacher accused of sexually abusing elementary students

Andrew Castro allegedly began playing what he called a “dice game" with the three boys. According to the “rules," the player who rolled the lowest number on the dice was sexually abused by Castro, prosecutors said.

CPS boosts school budgets with focus on special education — and more property taxes

Chicago is boosting funding for the vast majority of its public schools next fall with a particular focus on special education — and with the help of its yearly property tax increase.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees

The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees
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The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS
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Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.

Mayor Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS

Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.