Chicago Public Schools issued layoff notices to 1,458 staff due to enrollment changes, not the $734 million deficit.

District officials haven't said when they’ll be able to pay teachers retroactive raises for last school year and more layoffs ...

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Chicago taxpayers might be on the hook for billions more in new costs thanks to a bill that quietly passed in Springfield.

Dr. Macquline King is a former Chicago Public Schools student, teacher and principal, and she is now is serving as the ...

Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman announced a citywide hiring freeze as part of her office's efforts to mitigate the nearly $1 billion deficit projected for 2025.

“Chicago’s long-term liabilities, particularly our pension obligations, have been a significant fiscal challenge for decades, placing unique pressures on the City’s budget,” the city said ...

After multiple attempts, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got his 2025 budget through the City Council, without the property tax increase he proposed in October. The final $17.3 billion budget ...

Enticing grocery store chains to open in underserved communities is another priority for the Johnson administration.

Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation ...

The toughest stretch so far of Mayor Brandon Johnson's term awaits this fall as he confronts a budget cap of nearly $1 billion and other challenges.

The countdown is on. Chicago City Council has just over three weeks to pass a budget or face a potential government shutdown. Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App ...