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CPS 2015 Budget Cuts

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Norwood Park »

Budget Crisis Could Cost 10 Oriole Park Teachers Their Jobs, Principal Says

CPS officials say the district needs $480 million from the state to avoid laying off 5,000 teachers.

Norwood Park »

CPS Cuts Mean 5th, 6th Grade Athletes Won't Get To Play for Championship

With the Chicago Public Schools facing a $1.1 billion budget deficit, funds for championships were cut.

Broke Chicago Schools Turn to Parking Lots, Summer Camps to Make Money

As schools contend with $60 million in cuts districtwide, they're seeking out alternative revenue.

Near West Side »

CPS Cutting 270 Bus Stops, Forcing Some Kids to Walk 1.5 Miles To Get Ride

CPS is working to ensure students don't have to cross gang lines on new routes, a school official said.

Later Bell Schedule, Fewer Teachers Result of Lake View High School Cuts

The high school principal said the changes would be a "tough adjustment."

Avondale Neighborhood Schools Take $1.4M Hit, Charter Schools Get Boost

An alternative learning high school will likely lose 17 percent of its budget for 2015-16.

Chicago Lawn »

New CPS Budget Shows Big Cuts for Some Chicago Lawn Schools

Two charter schools in particular will be big winners in the new budget, CPS data shows.

10 Wicker Park, Bucktown Schools, Including 3 Charters, Suffer Budget Cuts

Amid losses, 5 other schools managed to grow enrollment and see more black than red on their budgets.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.