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The Board of Education has approved the budget for Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jackson Potter joins us. 

Chicago Teachers Union member Kat Zamarron joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest updates on the CPS budget vote and what it could mean for Chicago Public Schools.

The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a revised nearly $10 billion CPS budget that includes job cuts, increased TIF funding and the removal of furlough days as the Chicago Teachers Union calls for a delay.

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. 

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." 

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.

The CTU and IFT are pushing back against federal school vouchers. Plus, what's the latest with Chicago's parking meter deal? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."

President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates. 

Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."

One day since the General Assembly passed the 2027 budget, and there's more than one group weighing in with their take on it. Some with high praise and others not happy about the outcome. 

 An inner board battle surrounding the future of Chicago charter schools. Last night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for six of the city's charter school operators, which means, the future of 16 campuses that serve over 8,000 now remains uncertain.  The move reveals a continued split within the board over charter school oversight and policy, especially between CTU aligned and non-CTU aligned members.  This comes as Chicago prepares to shift to a fully elected school board with the upcoming November election.  Here to discuss these updates is Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.

The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members.  That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike.  The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union.  Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.

Budget deficits have been a chronic issue for Chicago Public Schools and this year is no different.  Terrence Lee has the story.

Chicago Public Schools officials and board members are weighing next steps as ongoing budget deficits threaten staff positions and add pressure to the district’s financial challenges.

Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 after a compromise with the Chicago Teachers Union on student participation in May Day events. 

We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.