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Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools inch closer to a contract
After months of drama, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools are inching closer to a final labor contract.
Lost and stolen electronic devices are costing Chicago Public Schools dearly, report says
More than 8,000 devices were detected outside of Illinois. A majority of them ended up overseas in 140 countries—including ...
Inspector general: Chicago schools spent $390,000 employing sports officials on ‘do not hire’ list
A total of 36 former Chicago Public Schools employees on the district’s “do not hire” list were made sports officials, an ...
Chicago Public Schools watchdog reports improper hiring, sexual abuse in 2024
At least 36 former Chicago Public Schools employees with a "do not hire" designation worked for the district as sports ...
George Cardenas: Chicago must create a relief mechanism for property taxpayers
Local governments need to manage and to control their property tax levies, but property tax relief must happen quickly.
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Chicago Public Schools watchdog highlights problems with how the district compiles family income data
In its annual report, Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General highlighted misuse of family income information ...
Widespread lies about family income could affect funding, fees at some CPS schools, watchdog finds
Some affluent families driving Mercedes-Benz cars were found trying to receive low-income designations to gain fee waivers, ...
Chicago Public Schools electronic devices are ending up overseas
Altogether, tens of thousands of laptops, iPads, and cellphone hot spots were lost or stolen during the 2023-2024 school year ...
Contract stalemate continues for Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union as new year begins
The finger-pointing has continued in the first few days of 2025, with each side blaming the other for holding up negotiations ...
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Chicago schools watchdog urges ‘vigilance’ against improper political activity
An investigation found “poor management and oversight” led to former mayor’s campaign emailing teachers for student ...
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Chicago schools employed workers on 'do not hire list' as sports officials: report
At least 36 former Chicago Public Schools employees with a "do not hire" designation worked for the district as sports ...
CPS, Chicago Teachers Union contract talks continue, with salary, prep time sticking points
CPS said it has offered teachers a 16% raise over four years, making them the highest paid in the country, with the exception of some New York City teachers. CTU countered with 24% raise over four ...