Chicago Public School District 299
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Hutchinson: ‘Since my opponent has been in office, student proficiency in Chicago Public Schools has plummeted’
Charles Hutchinson, the candidate for the 18th District State Representative, has targeted his opponent, State Rep. Robyn Gabel (R-Evanston), citing the decrease in student proficiency in Chicago Public Schools during her tenure. Hutchinson pledges to combat this decline if he is elected.
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Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law
A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.
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Des Plaines' Moylan backs Chicago schools bailout
State Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) voted Wednesday night for the state to bail out Chicago Public Schools (CPS), shifting state school funding from suburban districts.
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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem
Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.
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SUPES Academy co-owner pleads guilty in CPS bribery scandal
A SUPES Academy co-owner pled guilty to a bribery charge on Tuesday in a lawsuit that took down the former head of Chicago Public Schools (CPS).