Chicago Board of Education votes unanimously to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously Friday night to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Paris on Politics: Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools
Paris Schutz puts his Santa hat on to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in the turmoil surrounding Chicago Public Schools.
Special school board meeting could seal fate of CPS chief Pedro Martinez
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.
Chicago City Council passes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
Mayor Johnson drops property tax hike, furloughs in new budget proposal: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's fourth draft of the city's 2025 budget will no longer include a property tax hike or unpaid furlough days for city employees, according to City Hall sources.
Mayor’s $68M tax hike budget rejected, city council hits pause until Monday
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t have the votes to pass his budget, which includes a $68 million property tax hike along with other taxes and fees. Now, it’s back to the drawing board.