Chicago Public Schools
Recent News About Chicago Public Schools
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Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law
A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.
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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem
Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.