Opinion
New CPS school board needs fiscal discipline, creative problem-solving
There were hopeful notes at the swearing-in of 20 new board members, half of them elected. Now the hard work begins.
Imagining the 'next big thing' in arts and culture in downtown Chicago
Some two decades after Millennium Park opened, it’s time for the “next big thing” downtown, say a group of civic, business ...
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Wintrust Business Minute: Civic Federation of Chicago says State may need to take over Chicago Public Schools
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Civic Federation of Chicago, the local budget watchdog, is warning that finances are so bad in Chicago Public ...
CPS, CTU negotiations continue with new Chicago Board of Education being sworn in Wednesday
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new report paints a dire financial picture at Chicago Public Schools. The Civic Federation says CPS is in ...
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How can Chicago Public Schools pay for a new teachers contract?
As CPS and its teachers union disagree about how much the district can afford, a new report warns of dire fiscal outlook.
Civic Federation says Chicago Public Schools' finances could lead to a credit downgrade
The Civic Federation said dwindling enrollment, rising costs, long-term pension liabilities, and infrastructure needs have ...
Civic Federation warns Chicago Public Schools' finances are in dire shape
The budget watchdog group said CPS' finances are in such bad shape that the State of Illinois may need to take control of the ...
CPS on the ‘financial brink’ and state takeover shouldn’t be out of the question, Civic Federation report says
Chicago Public Schools is on the financial brink and the state should consider taking over, according to budget watchdog ...