Chicago Public School District 299
Recent News About Chicago Public School District 299
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McCombie calls for action on school funding bill
Despite harsh words from Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), the Democratically controlled General Assembly had not acted on the amended version of the state's K-12 funding measure as of Friday morning.
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Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law
A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.
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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem
Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.
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Bang for the buck?
Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?
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Chicago Teachers Union enlisting downstate support in Springfield
State Rep. Patrick Vershoore (D-Milan) was one of 29 state legislators to receive money from the Chicago Teachers Union in 2015. Will he support the powerful union's call to shift school money to Chicago, away from Quad Cities districts he represents?
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Chicago school funding by the numbers
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.