Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks Trump, CPS contract and more
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz sits down with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss President Donald Trump's recent actions and the benefits he believes the new contract with Chicago Public Schools will deliver.

Chicago leaders praise CPS-CTU tentative contract as funding questions linger

The Chicago Teachers Union unanimously advanced a tentative contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of negotiations.

Chicago leaders praise CTU-CPS tentative contract as funding questions linger
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The Chicago Teachers Union and the School Board have a tentative work agreement. It came together after a year of tense negotiations and political turmoil.

Details released on tentative CPS-CTU contract agreement

What’s in the new CPS-CTU contract? A big raise for teachers, smaller class sizes, and expanded benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago Teachers Union debates tentative agreement with CPS
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The leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union is debating a tentative labor agreement with Chicago Public Schools after months of negotiations.

Illinois lawmaker proposes state takeover of Chicago Public Schools

An Illinois state representative filed a bill that would put CPS under the guidance of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency that has taken over other statewide school systems that were insolvent. 

Internal memo: 'High risk' CPS Board in violation of state law over Acero plan

An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.

CPS faces tough choices as Johnson proposes $240M borrowing plan: 'This is not our mess'

CPS has a math problem. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes that the school system borrow up to $240 million to fund the new teachers' contract and a $175 million retiree pension payment. However, a recent report warns that this could lead to significant financial strain.

CTU vows to fight for education amid federal spending cuts
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The Chicago Teachers Union is vowing to continue the fight for education as federal cuts are now targeting school funding.

ICE arrest sparks outrage amid Acero Schools closure talks

The Chicago Teachers Union said a parent was detained by ICE agents when he dropped his children off at school.