Former CPS chief Paul Vallas argues Chicago can solve its budget crisis by ending school subsidies, demanding pension parity, ...

As cuts are handed down, Chicago teachers are furious over denial of backpay owed from last year after their contract ...

The Chicago Teachers Union’s refusal to close near-empty schools and push for more “sustainable community schools” is hurting ...

A legislative hearing called to discuss funding issues facing Chicago Public Schools made clear the problems but produced little in the way of solutions.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois lawmakers met Thursday about the funding crisis at Chicago Public Schools. Lawmakers say they want the district to be fully funded, but don't feel it should all come from the ...

Illinois lawmakers want to figure out how to close Chicago’s budget gap. However, they did not make any commitments on what aid they would provide to the district and when.

Chicago’s proposed transit overhaul leaves key problems intact, critics warn—jeopardizing integration, equity and oversight of multibillion-dollar projects.