The layoffs included 87 people represented by SEIU Local 73 — nearly all of whom were crossing guards — plus 67 employees in the district’s central and network offices, and seven people represented by ...

In a cost-cutting move to plug a $734 million shortfall Public Schools officials on Friday said they laid off dozens of workers in the district’s central office and citywide staff. In all, CPS laid ...

Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO Macquline King addresses a $730 million budget shortfall, advocating for transparent and ...

I step into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the students, families and the ...

Chicago Public Schools’ budget for the 2025-26 school year, normally released in June, is delayed until at least late July, ...

Stacy Davis Gates took office as President of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in July of 2022 and is a national leader in the labor movement and ...

The mayor vetoes a “snap curfew” measure aimed at curbing large teen gatherings. And Democratic members of Congress are turned away from an ICE facility.

Get used to it: The blow for blow, tit for tat is an example of the extent that politics has permeated every level of ...

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez expressed optimism for the district’s future two days before his departure for a new education leadership role in Massachusetts.

06/17/2025 | Rating NR Outgoing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Hopes for Future Clip: 6/17/2025 | 10m 14sVideo has Closed Captions| CC The fired Chicago schools chief is wrapping up his tumultuous tenure.

Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Mr. Martinez came to Chicago with his family at the age of 5 in search of a better life. The oldest of 12 children, his CPS journey began as a student on Chicago’s west ...

SAFETY CALL: The Illinois State Police is working with Gov. JB Pritzker and top legislative leaders to offer increased security after the horrific news that two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses ...