The Civic Federation said dwindling enrollment, rising costs, long-term pension liabilities, and infrastructure needs have ...

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 ...

A Civic Federation report calls for budget cuts and new revenue sources. The group floats a state financial takeover as a ...

COVID-19 money was supposed to go to one-time expenses, not to adding positions and programs that would continue long after ...

The Arlington County Civic Federation earlier this month approved its 2025 legislative-priorities package, which includes requests to support measures related to changes in the county government ...

A new report being released today by the government watchdog Civic Federation puts Chicago Public School finances under the ...

The nation's fourth-largest school system is perched on a financial cliff, and will fall if something is not done soon, ...

The current seven-person Chicago school board, with members all selected by Mayor Brandon Johnson, will switch Wednesday to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new report paints a dire financial picture at Chicago Public Schools. The Civic Federation says CPS is in ...

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Civic Federation of Chicago, the local budget watchdog, is warning that finances are so bad in Chicago Public ...