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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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