Civic Federation says Chicago Public Schools' finances could lead to a credit downgrade
The Civic Federation said dwindling enrollment, rising costs, long-term pension liabilities, and infrastructure needs have ...
CPS on the ‘financial brink’ and state takeover shouldn’t be out of the question, Civic Federation report says
Chicago Public Schools is on the financial brink and the state should consider taking over, according to budget watchdog ...
Civic Federation warns Chicago Public Schools' finances are in dire shape
The budget watchdog group said CPS' finances are in such bad shape that the State of Illinois may need to take control of the ...
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CPS finances 'on a razor's edge,' state takeover may be needed: Civic Federation
A new report being released today by the government watchdog Civic Federation puts Chicago Public School finances under the ...
Opinion
New CPS school board needs fiscal discipline, creative problem-solving
There were hopeful notes at the swearing-in of 20 new board members, half of them elected. Now the hard work begins.
CPS perched on financial cliff, state financial takeover an option: report
The nation's fourth-largest school system is perched on a financial cliff, and will fall if something is not done soon, ...
To save CPS from 'catastrophe,' watchdog urges new school board to 'right-size' CPS finances
A Civic Federation report calls for budget cuts and new revenue sources. The group floats a state financial takeover as a ...
CPS, CTU negotiations continue with new Chicago Board of Education being sworn in Wednesday
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new report paints a dire financial picture at Chicago Public Schools. The Civic Federation says CPS is in ...
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How can Chicago Public Schools pay for a new teachers contract?
As CPS and its teachers union disagree about how much the district can afford, a new report warns of dire fiscal outlook.
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Wintrust Business Minute: Civic Federation of Chicago says State may need to take over Chicago Public Schools
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Civic Federation of Chicago, the local budget watchdog, is warning that finances are so bad in Chicago Public ...