A pension payment and loan must be in this year’s budget, 11 of 21 board members stated in a letter sent to the interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools. They were not in the CEO’s budget released Wednesday.| Chicago Sun-Times
With Chicago Public Schools facing a $529 million budget deficit, the teachers union president says Chicago needs to stand up to President Donald Trump’s attacks on public education by supporting its schools.| Chicago Sun-Times
CPS is grappling with a $734 million deficit. Board members say schools across Illinois are facing budget troubles and need state help.| Chicago Sun-Times