Susana Mendoza reacts to new report on CPS travel spending
ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.
ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.
Chicago Public Schools travel expenses flagged by watchdog group
A new look inside the books by CPS's office of the Inspector General found repeated abuses in travel expense reports including questionable purchases even outright fraud
A new look inside the books by CPS's office of the Inspector General found repeated abuses in travel expense reports including questionable purchases even outright fraud
Attendance drops at CPS in communities with increased ICE presence | ChicagoNOW
A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.
A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.
Chicago Board of Education OKs $175M pension payment to city
The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a $175 million pension payment to the city on Thursday, according to reports.
The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a $175 million pension payment to the city on Thursday, according to reports.
CPS refuses remote learning option amid immigration raids, sparking safety concerns
As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.
As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.
ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Tensions flare in Little Village
Tensions flare once again today in Little Village and it was all caught on camera.
Tensions flare once again today in Little Village and it was all caught on camera.
Former CPS investigator claims she was pushed out for exposing misconduct
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
CPS whistleblower files wrongful termination suit
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
Community invited to help choose next CPS superintendent
Chicago Public Schools is forming a community panel of students, parents, alumni, and residents to interview finalists and give feedback before a new CEO is named by December.
Chicago Public Schools is forming a community panel of students, parents, alumni, and residents to interview finalists and give feedback before a new CEO is named by December.
Chicago works to re-engage youth who aren't in school or working
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova talks about how the city is going about reconnecting with youth who have stopped going to school and aren't working.
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova talks about how the city is going about reconnecting with youth who have stopped going to school and aren't working.
Chicago Public Schools to open welcome center to migrants
A welcome center for migrant children was announced Monday by the city of Chicago.
A welcome center for migrant children was announced Monday by the city of Chicago.
Chicago police union to challenge Mayor Johnson in court over parental leave discrepancy
The union representing Chicago police officers say they deserve the same amount of parental leave as Chicago's public school employees.
The union representing Chicago police officers say they deserve the same amount of parental leave as Chicago's public school employees.
Invest For Kids: Funding Chicago's future
As funding cuts hit nonprofits across Chicago, Invest For Kids is stepping up. Since 2009, the one-day investment conference has raised more than $25 million for 105 youth-serving organizations. Executive Director Shane Morris joins us to preview the 17th annual event on October 21 and discuss its impact on programs like the Juvenile Protective Association.
As funding cuts hit nonprofits across Chicago, Invest For Kids is stepping up. Since 2009, the one-day investment conference has raised more than $25 million for 105 youth-serving organizations. Executive Director Shane Morris joins us to preview the 17th annual event on October 21 and discuss its impact on programs like the Juvenile Protective Association.
Chicago Teachers Union calls on CPS for oversight on charter school
The Chicago Teachers Union spoke to the board about the closure of Epic Charter School, calling on CPS to act.
The Chicago Teachers Union spoke to the board about the closure of Epic Charter School, calling on CPS to act.
Chicago Public Schools enrollment down, report says
More parents are choosing not to send their kids to Chicago Public Schools as enrollment is down.
More parents are choosing not to send their kids to Chicago Public Schools as enrollment is down.
CPS considers reorganizing middle management of schools
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Trump administration pulls millions from Chicago Public Schools
The Trump administration is pulling millions of dollars in federal grants from Chicago Public Schools.
The Trump administration is pulling millions of dollars in federal grants from Chicago Public Schools.
Education policy expert addresses ICE concerns
As ICE agents ramp up their enforcement efforts in the city and the suburbs concern is growing for families.
As ICE agents ramp up their enforcement efforts in the city and the suburbs concern is growing for families.
Chicago families worry about ICE, but new law promises school protections
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.