Politics & Government
Battle Brewing Over CPS Spending Plan Before Tuesday's Hearing
There's a new twist in the Chicago Public Schools budget battle, and it comes just days before the first day of class.
August 15, 2025 / 7:52 AM CDT
There's a new twist in the Chicago Public Schools budget battle, and it comes just days before the first day of class.
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The Sun-Times reports that a majority of school board members are refusing to approve the district's new spending plan, saying it is missing money for key financial obligations.
Budget hearings begin Tuesday, but the fight over how to spend nearly $9 billion has already started.
