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Chicago Public Schools officials aim to pass budget early amid $700 million deficit

Amid a projected deficit of over $700 million, Chicago Public Schools officials said they aim to have the district’s budget ...

A Democrat-on-Democrat showdown is erupting over Chicago’s schools

The battle between a billionaire and the teachers union mirrors wider power struggles within the party.

Chicago Public School teachers warn of cuts as CPS faces $700 million budget deficit

Chicago Public Schools teachers and staff are sounding the alarm about the district's financial future as CPS confronts a ...

School closures: More than 100 Chicago-area schools closed for major winter storm

More than 100 Chicago-area schools, colleges and daycares were closed Wednesday as the first major winter storm is set to move in, with upwards of six inches of snow or more possible and significant ...

Chicago school closings today: Full list of schools closed, delayed amid extreme cold

As many as seven Chicago-area schools had announced delays, closures or e-learning Tuesday due as a cold weather advisory continues. According to the National Weather Service, wind chills as low as ...

Amid Chicago budget crunch, more schools lean on dollars they raise independently

As CPS grapples with a massive structural deficit, more schools have leaned on private fundraising to pay for essentials.

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51 candidates file for Chicago school board elections: ‘It’s a historic moment’

The race for Chicago’s first fully elected school board will field 51 candidates vying for 21 seats, with incumbents, political newcomers and parents.

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Shootings increased near Chicago’s closed schools that sat empty, study finds

That 10% rise in gun violence was not found near open schools in similar neighborhoods or near closed CPS buildings that were ...

Chicago Public Schools’ debt has hit over $28,000 per student. Here’s what that means.

Data analysis by Cherry Salazar. Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Chicago Public Schools’ outstanding debt is roughly ...

After delay, Chicago School Board renews charters amid revamped oversight

These are some of the longest term lengths that the board has approved in recent years, but Chicago Public Schools officials said these new contracts are paired with a new oversight process.

16 Chicago public schools to receive funding for community partnerships, resources

Sixteen schools across Chicago will be receiving extra funding for family support and education resources as part of the city's Sustainable Community Schools model. A sustainable community school is a ...

Chicago’s empty 'ghost schools' teach us about how the system is failing

Chicago's public schools stand as a monument to bureaucratic inertia and misplaced priorities, where vast sums of taxpayer money vanish into underutilized buildings while student outcomes plummet.

Restaurant news: World’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in Chicago with afternoon tea and Italian beef croissants

The 8,000-square-foot space spans two levels, with every corner designed with immersive Hello Kitty inspired details.

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Letters: What I learned from Chicago men who illegally carry guns for their safety and their families’

If we want to reduce instances of illegal firearm possession, we must understand why otherwise law-abiding people decide to ...

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Unapologetically mindless and thoroughly entertaining, ‘Grease’ at Theatre By The Sea delights

Therein lies its charm and its credentials as blissfully mindless, unapologetically lightweight summer stock entertainment, ...

Charlotte is about to get shut out of MLB by Raleigh | Opinion

Recent reports indicate Raleigh Major League Baseball supporters are negotiating with the North Carolina General Assembly for an incentive plan that would be used to recruit a Maj ...

CTA employee killed in attempted carjacking on Chicago's South Side, officials say

A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's ...

As U.S. Heat Wave Widens, Here’s Where Tuesday’s Temperatures Will Be Highest

A day-by-day breakdown of where dangerous heat is expected through the Fourth of July weekend. By Nazaneen Ghaffar Judson Jones and Erin McCann Weather team The heat index at Chicago O’Hare ...

2026 NHL Draft grades for all 32 teams

ClutchPoints presents its grades for all 32 draft classes after the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft this past weekend.

CBS Chicago journalists attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium

One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.

CBS Chicago reporter, photographer attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium

One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.

Men direct dog to attack local news crew, then damage their belongings near Adler Planetarium

A CBS2 Chicago news crew preparing to go live was confronted by a group of men who attempted to set a dog on them while yelling racial slurs, according to police and the station.

Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Chicago area

Chicago officials and medical professionals are warning residents about the dangers of extreme heat, emphasizing the ...

Why ex-NFL star Emmanuel Acho thinks the WNBA no longer needs Caitlin Clark

Former NFL star Emmanuel Acho has dropped a bombshell take on Caitlin Clark. Since getting drafted to the WNBA, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has played a crucial role in the league’s massive ...