Chicago Public Schools lays off 1,458 workers for enrollment, program changes
CPS says it's laying off more than 1,400 workers to adjust for enrollment and programming changes.
Chicago's CTA to offer free rides for students—again—on first day of school
Free rides are back: CTA will offer Chicago-area students free bus and train rides on their first day of school next month🚍🚇
Ex-Chicago Public Schools dean found guilty in student sex abuse case, attorneys confirm
A former Chicago Public Schools dean was convicted Wednesday of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student at Little Village Lawndale High School, according to the law firm representing the victim.
Documentary shows transformation of Chicago's closed schools | ChicagoNOW
In 2013, Chicago experienced the largest mass school closure in U.S. history, affecting communities and efforts to repurpose the buildings. The documentary "Beyond Closure" examines three schools that were closed. The film premiered last December and is now screening citywide this summer. Creator and Executive Producer Paola Aguirre Serrano joined "ChicagoNOW" to discuss. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools lays off dozens of workers to close $743M budget deficit
CPS said it laid off the 161 workers, including several crossing guards, to help plug the $743M budget deficit.
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO says CTU 'bullied' him
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez took some parting shots at the CTU as he prepares to leave his post this week.
Chicago Board of Education picks interim CPS head
The Chicago Board of Education voted to appoint Macquline King as the interim superintendent/CEO of the Chicago Public Schools district on Wednesday.
Paris on Politics: National Guard in LA—could Chicago be next?
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," the National Guard faces off against immigrant protests in Los Angeles—could Chicago be next? The Chicago Board of Education is divided over leadership decisions for CPS. Plus, a wealthy soccer owner offers to fund his own stadium, raising questions about whether the White Sox's new billionaire investor might do the same. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
More than 125 CPS students nailed a perfect ACT score — here’s where they go to school
At least 125 high school students across Chicago Public Schools earned a perfect score on the ACT this year — something fewer than 1% of students pull off nationwide, according to preliminary data shared by CPS.
