Chicago Public Schools

The governor called funding an unfair bailout for city's mismanaged schools.

INTERACTIVE: See how your school fared in this year's budget.

Gov. Bruce Rauner called a special session for lawmakers starting Wednesday.

Ald. Pat Dowell said CPS' plan to close and convert the high school will lead to more diversity.

Officials expect enrollment in Chicago Public Schools to drop by 8,000 students this year.

Steinmiller had a year left on his contract and announced his resignation Wednesday in a pair of emails.

The process to replace the principal of the gifted school will begin immediately, the LSC chair said.

The legislation that Gov. Bruce Rauner has vowed to veto would add $300 million to CPS' bottom line.

Beacon's principal pointed to state budget cuts and Illinois' uncertainly for some of the school's woes.

The new and used bookstore moved Saturday to 10324 S. Western Ave. and soon will host a grand opening.

The school is getting air conditioning, a new weight room and a drama workshop along with repairs.

The vandals caused significant damage to the Mount Greenwood school and left ugly graffiti behind.

The program offers a meal to anyone younger than 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Aug. 25.

The move is designed to raise the standards for all CPS preschool students, officials said.

CPS has tweaked its message on closing National Teachers Academy and converting it to a high school.