Pedro Martinez showcases TIF funding for CPS schools in North Lawndale amid CTU strife
There were skeletons on every table in the Collins Academy High School classroom in North Lawndale Tuesday morning, as students carefully placed Play-Doh muscles over the human figurines while glancing at models on their open laptops.
Pedro Martinez banks on TIF to balance the CPS budget. City Council isn't so sure.
Aldermen say it's unlikely they'll approve delaying or canceling economic development projects in order to give Chicago Public Schools the $485 million CEO Pedro Martinez says is needed to balance the budget.
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez defends his school budget plans in City Council hearing
While Martinez made the case for a slew of new revenue options, council members admonished the Chicago Public Schools' lack of a plan for the end of pandemic relief funding this year.
City Council holds hearing on Chicago Public Schools budget turmoil
A heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as aldermen questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's budget problems and its growning battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
CTU calling for CPS to help charter schools, City Council to meet with CPS CEO over budget
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedros Martinez will attend a committee hearing on education and child development. Meanwhile, members of the Chicago Teachers Union, parents, and elected officials will hold a news conference calling on CPS to help keep several Acero charter schools open after a closure plan was announced last week.
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Chicago Teachers Union urges city to end TIF districts, send $1 billion in funds to Chicago Public Schools
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Pilsen TIF Expansion Plan Delayed Again
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NE Sen. Mike McDonnell urges ‘pause’ on new Omaha TIF projects, questions streetcar use
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