Chicago Public School District 299
Recent News About Chicago Public School District 299
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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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Policy expert says Madigan, Dems’ agenda is to protect political power
Matthew Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, is calling out Democrats in the General Assembly for putting their political interests before the needs of families and businesses in Illinois.