Chicago Public Schools

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Frederick Douglass Academy was built to serve a thousand students, but only 27 students are enrolled. Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center Austin Berg breaks down the finances of keeping the school open and the consequences. 

Chicago Public Schools held two public hearings Monday to gather community feedback on its proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget.

Chicago-area teachers are getting a helping hand as they prepare for the upcoming school year. BIC, the company behind some of the popular pens and pencils, is donating free classroom supplies. FOX Chicago’s Brittany Toolis explains what it means for students.

Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.

Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report." 

The Trump administration is withholding federal funding from Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan, putting the initiative on hold. Mila Koumpilova, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago, explains what's behind the funding dispute and what it means for the program.

Illinois' assault weapons ban survived another legal challenge, but this very likely won't be the last. And, Chicago's first fully-elected school board race is turning into a ballot brawl. More on The Chicago Report.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn and State Rep. LaShawn Ford filed paperwork today in an effort to push for the millionaire's tax in Chicago. And, will there be a special session in Springfield to help secure CPS funding? All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.

The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.

McCook is making its Bears stadium pitch. And, the latest in the CPS funding fight. Tune in to The Chicago Report. 

Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.