CHICAGO (CBS) -- The budget watchdog group the Civic Federation warned Monday that the Chicago Public Schools' finances are in such bad shape that the State of Illinois may need to take control of ...

The borrowing comes as the government watchdog Civic Federation describes the junk-rated school district as being at a ...

Chicago Public Schools finances are ... For example, the Civic Federation emphasizes that most schools are operating well below designed capacity, stretching staff resources.

There were hopeful notes at the swearing-in of 20 new board members, half of them elected. Now the hard work begins.

Chicago Public Schools is on the financial brink and the state should consider taking over, according to budget watchdog group the Civic Federation.

CBS-Chicago Tue, January 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM UTC The budget watchdog group said CPS' finances are in such bad shape that the State of Illinois may need to take control of the school district.

according to the Civic Federation. The budget watchdog group released a comprehensive report detailing the dire financial situation Chicago Public Schools faces, especially next year. "The amount ...

Teachers and other school workers, who are determined to fight against years of austerity and lost purchasing power, must ...