IL lawmakers want Chicago Public Schools fully funded, don't feel all funding should come from state

Illinois state rep: state does not owe Chicago Public Schools - Washington Examiner

(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools officials are asking for more money from Illinois taxpayers, but a state lawmaker from Chicago says the state does not owe CPS. The Illinois House Executive Committee held a subject matter hearing Thursday to address CPS finances. State Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, said the Chicago mayor was wrong when he said the state of Illinois owes CPS $1 billion. “We got here because, in June of 2024, Mayor Br…

Illinois state rep: state does not owe Chicago Public Schools

(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools officials are asking for more money from Illinois taxpayers, but a state lawmaker from Chicago says the state does not owe CPS.

How will CPS changes affect special education in Chicago? - The Chicago Reporter

Activists and community members want clarity amid layoff announcements and budget analysis by Chicago Public Schools July is Disability Pride Month. This July, Chicago disability advocates have been grappling with the potential impact that a $734 million Chicago Public Schools (CPS) budget shortfall could have on special education programming.  Earlier this month, CPS announced changes […] The post How will CPS changes affect special education i…

IL lawmakers want Chicago Public Schools fully funded, don’t feel all funding should come from state – ABC7 (Chicago)

Before Thursday's meeting, union leaders called on legislators to convene a special session that secures full funding for CPS. Some are calling for a so-called millionaires tax. "Massachusetts has already done this and seen $3 billion funding to their public schools. We can do that, too," said Diane Castro, with the CTU.

IL lawmakers want Chicago Public Schools fully funded, don't feel all funding should come from state

IL lawmakers want Chicago Public Schools fully funded, but don't feel all the funding should come from the state ahead of the 2026 budget proposal.