CPS gets $522M boost from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s spending plan for Chicago Public Schools heavily relies on the prospective TIF revenue from the city.

CPS gets $522 million boost from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new budget proposal recommends the city declare a historic surplus of funds from special taxing districts’ funds, shoring up the finances of Chicago Public Schools for the ...
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Chicago Public Schools opens handful of new language programs

District officials said launching the programs was in line with its long term goal of ensuring students become “bilterate.” ...
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In financial maneuver, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes millions for Chicago Public Schools

Some school board members say they are relieved the mayor is recommending a record TIF surplus; others say they knew the ...

Johnson targets head tax in 2026 proposed budget, but emboldened City Council likely to have final say

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th), who marshaled opposition to Johnson’s 2025 budget, warned the mayor to prepare for another budget ...

Former CPS board Vice President Sendhil Revuluri to run for top seat

The former vice president aims to align the school board under a single goal of promoting student learning if he’s elected next year.