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
The leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union is debating a tentative labor agreement with Chicago Public Schools after months of negotiations.
CPS, teachers union reach tentative deal as lawmaker floats state takeover
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached a tentative contract agreement after several 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.
CPS students compete for prizes at Chicago Chess Tournament
Chicago Public Schools students put their strategic thinking to the test at the Chicago Chess Foundation’s annual tournament, where they competed for prizes and scholarships in a day of intense and rewarding matchups.
Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Chicago student with visual impairment to throw first pitch at White Sox game
Josue Sandovol, a Chicago Public Schools student with visual impairment will throw the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on Monday.
Austin Spring Forward offers Chicago teens free Spring Break events
It's Spring Break for Chicago Public Schools students and one organization is offering free programming and events for those teens this week.
Chicago School Board stalls on $175M budget vote as teacher contract talks heat up
The Chicago Public Schools Board has canceled a vote on a budget amendment that would help fund a new CTU contract.
CPS, Johnson and CTU meet at City Hall amid contract negotiations
Mayor Brandon Johnson wanted an agreement made Wednesday.
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.
Chicago Public Schools, Illinois Board of Ed violated civil rights law, complaint alleges
Two conservative legal organizations claim CPS and the Illinois Board of Education are violating students' civil rights with their policies about gender identity.
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.
Johnson pressures CPS Board to make pension payment
The mayor is pushing hard for CPS to borrow more money.
CPS, HIRE360 to host recruiting events for students interested in the trades
College isn't the path for everyone and you can make a great living by going into the trades. HIRE 360 is working with Chicago Public Schools to help more students take that path.
CPS data breach: Cyberattack exposed personal information of current, former students
A cyberattack on a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) technology vendor exposed personal data of current and former students, including names, birthdates, and student ID numbers, officials said.
Chicago police investigate potential threat at Jones College Prep
The Chicago school was placed on a hard lockdown as a precaution while authorities investigated.
South Chicago high school evacuated due to gas smell: CPS
CPS said the issue affected only the Noble-Baker side of the building it shares with Bowen High School.
Chicago School Board votes to keep five Acero schools open
The Chicago School Board has voted to keep five out of the seven Acero charter schools open next year.