Chicago Public Schools issued layoff notices to 1,458 staff due to enrollment changes, not the $734 million deficit.

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...

District officials haven't said when they’ll be able to pay teachers retroactive raises for last school year and more layoffs ...

The Rundown: JB Pritzker’s 2025 state budget challenges Plus, finding connection through Japanese pop culture. Here’s what you need to know today.

Chicago Public Schools is hosting five community listening sessions over the next week, giving parents a chance to weigh in ...

Chicago budget deficit will likely mean taxpayers 'kicking in more' The challenge to meet city expenses is to make sure that the people who can afford more, pay more, a retiree writes. Other ...

After multiple attempts, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got his 2025 budget through the City Council, without the property tax increase he proposed in October. The final $17.3 billion budget ...

Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman announced a citywide hiring freeze as part of her office's efforts to mitigate the nearly $1 billion deficit projected for 2025.

Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation ...

“Chicago’s long-term liabilities, particularly our pension obligations, have been a significant fiscal challenge for decades, placing unique pressures on the City’s budget,” the city said ...

Enticing grocery store chains to open in underserved communities is another priority for the Johnson administration.

The countdown is on. Chicago City Council has just over three weeks to pass a budget or face a potential government shutdown. Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App ...