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CPS teacher Erika Wozniak urged DePaul to "step up and give back to the deserving students of Chicago."

Critics complained that Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2017 budget proposal was light on funding specifics.

Plans for a high school that was once to be named after President Barack Obama have been stalled.

"We want no cuts to our pay and benefits," CTU President Karen Lewis said.

Ald. Harry Osterman said the city's on edge as a Tuesday strike deadline approaches.

Alderman and the CTU said the Emanuel administration is talking directly with teachers union officials.

Parents who had to go pick up kids left chanting, "We want a vote. Keep our schools afloat."

Ald. George Cardenas called for making students a priority, but others defended their TIF funds.

Keeping Uptown activists from chamber stifled criticism of a Clarendon Avenue project, lawsuit says.

Ald. Carrie Austin threw it to the Finance Committee and tried to ignore calls for a vote on it.

Residents made it clear at Monday's town hall that they're not happy with the mayor's proposed budget.

It is also expected to serve as a field house for the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Cook County Clerk David Orr pointed out the Board of Education increased its tax levy by $86 million.

Ald. Pat O'Connor said the gym and facilities are "falling apart" and "haven't been repaired in ages."

"There's a difference between a doer and a talker," city Clerk Susan Mendoza said.