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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Teachers Union and CPS are back at the bargaining table, hoping to reach a deal. CTU and CPS are $9 million and 10 minutes apart. That is 10 minutes of planning time and $9 ...

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

There’s a month to go before the Chicago school board must approve a budget for the coming year, and leaders still are ...

But, CPS said the neutral arbitrator sided with the district on most financial issues, including the 16% salary increase over four years. The district accuses CTU of misrepresenting the fact ...

"This truly has been a demonstration of resilience," Davis Gates said. The offer is similar to the amount CPS proposed a year ago, but, CTU says union wins go beyond money.

The amendment says CPS will pay for teacher raises still being negotiated and a controversial pension payment, but is vague on how: through a loan or other means. A vote is planned for March 20.

CPS eventually agreed to give veteran teachers more regular pay increases. The CTU also won an increase of 50 more sustainable community schools, up from 20.

CTU, CPS views on school district's large fund balance key in contract talks CPS’ $1.1 billion fund balance is a major improvement from negative balances almost a decade ago.

CTU, CPS views on large fund balance key in contract talks The $1.1 billion fund balance is a massive improvement from negative balances almost a decade ago.