Chicago Public Schools Families Mark the Start of the 2025-26 School Year

Chicago Public Schools board members split on proposed budget to close $734M deficit

The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.

Chicago Board of Education Members Weigh in on CPS Budget Proposal, $734M Shortfall – WTTW (Chicago)

The budget also includes $79 million in TIF revenue assumptions, bringing the total expected from the city up to nearly $379 million. Some are concerned about the sustainability of the plan, such as board member Jitu Brown. And one of the most controversial parts of the plan is the decision to defer a $175 million pension payment unless CPS gets TIF money or adequate state funding.

$734M Chicago Public Schools budget deficit looms as students return to class

More than 300,000 students went back to school Monday morning in Chicago, and that means parents and caregivers had to hustle to get back on the school schedule.

Chicago Public Schools families mark the start of the 2025-26 school year

CHICAGO (WGN) — The first day of school for over 325,000 Chicago Public Schools students has wrapped up, meaning the 2025-26 school year is officially underway. Mayor Brandon Johnson greeted students Monday morning at Mary E. Courtenay Language Arts Center in Uptown on the city’s North Side, ringing the bell to kick off the school year. Chicago Public Schools students head back to school as district faces $734M budget deficit He and other …

Chicago Public Schools Students Head Back To Class Amid Budget Uncertainty For District

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Chicago Public Schools Face Cuts Despite Boost - Chicago Parent

Chicago Public Schools will see a larger share of state funding this year, but even that boost will leave the district in a funding lurch.  The evidence-based funding formula has allocated an extra $76 million to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) this year, bringing total state funding to nearly $1.9 billion.  CPS will be given these extra funds to address new needs in the district, namely a rise in English Language Learning students and less funding…