Chicago's homelessness surged in 2024, as major U.S. cities bore the brunt of a national trend
Even as migrants find permanent housing, the city's problem persists with its lack of adequate affordable options and ...
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The Chicago schools CEO got a pink slip for Christmas. He went to court. What happens now?
The decision to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez comes at a critical time, as the district negotiates a Chicago Teachers Union ...
Chicago school board votes to bail out Acero charter schools, take control of 5 schools in 2026
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before ...
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Judge Rules Chicago School Board Can’t Interfere with CEO Martinez’s Powers
A Cook County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that the Chicago Board of Education may not block schools chief Pedro Martinez from doing his job and may not attend teachers contract negotiations ...
Paul Vallas: Chicago’s City Council can address the financial crisis to come if it begins now
Chicago must begin the process of true zero-based budgeting requiring that all city activities and programs be closely ...
Chicago students without bus service getting PiggyBack rides to school
Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s fourth-largest district, has significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still ...