But the city’s corporation counsel, Mary Richardson Lowry, told reporters that the City Council has no subpoena rights over ...

We explain the complicated budget impasse, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s power play and the likely impact on students and schools.

CPS CEO and CTU urge using TIF funds to address the district's budget shortfall, with differing views on the amount needed.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Acero Charter School Network in Chicago has announced planned school closures for the 2025 school year.

In a move met with anger and shock by families and educators, the Acero Schools Board of Directors voted to close nearly half ...

The closures will begin in June 2025 and impact about 2,000 students. The network of schools operates primarily in Latino ...

WE SPENT THE DAY in the Chicago City Council meeting, where there was a lot of drama. But in the end, most issues were shoved ...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $9.89 billion 2025 budget proposal yesterday, closing a $218 ...

Managing to close a projected $218.2 million gap with no new taxes or fees for 2025, Cook County is putting more into its ...

A special City Council meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon on the leadership at Chicago Public Schools has been canceled and a special hearing for the mayor's board appointments has ...

CEO Pedro Martinez claims he asked Mayor Brandon Johnson for money to fund a CPS pension payment and raises for teachers, but ...