Chicago City Council Votes 26-23 to Borrow $830M to Repair Streets, Sidewalks, Bridges
The measure passed by the narrowest possible margin with the support of the entire Progressive Caucus and all but four members of the Black Caucus.
Controversial $830 million borrowing plan approved by Chicago City Council
A plan to borrow $830 million to finance infrastructure improvements in Chicago narrowly passed the City Council on Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago City Council approves $830 million bond issue
The City Council voted Wednesday to approve an $830 million bond issue to fund infrastructure improvements, despite concerns over the amount and terms of repayment. Why it matters: After a bruising budget season and recent downgrading of the city's credit rating,
Chicago’s Black Student Success Plan sparks controversy
Chicago Public Schools launched the Black Student Success Plan, a five-year initiative to address educational disparities for Black students.
Chicago City Council Passes Controversial $830 Million Bond Plan
Chicago’s City Council on Wednesday approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial proposal to sell $830 million in bonds for infrastructure costs despite concerns about the debt’s delayed repayment schedule and who would get to use the proceeds.
City Council approves Johnson’s $830M borrowing plan
After a long impassioned debate and some stalling tactics, the vote was 26 to 23 to approve borrowing $830 million to repair and maintain Chicago’s roadways, bridges, and more.
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Chicago school board to consider saving 4 of 7 Acero charter schools slated for closure
The board’s vote could change the original plan, which was to save all seven Acero schools slated for closure next year.
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CPS Now Expected to Save 4 of 7 Acero Charter Schools Slated for Closure
The Acero charter network announced last year plans to shutter Cruz K-12 as well as Casas, Cisneros, Fuentes, Paz, Santiago ...
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Loyola Education Majors Discuss Impact of ICE on Chicago Public School Students
Secret service agents were mistakenly identified as ICE officers when attempting to enter an elementary school, creating a ...
Chicago Public Schools’ Black student success plan hit with federal legal challenge
In a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, a national group claims the plan is discriminatory, citing efforts by ...
Black History Month: Celebrating the innovators, teachers and legends from Chicago and beyond
CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.
Chicago Schools’ Bid to Boost Black Student Achievement Draws Legal Challenge
Schools are under scrutiny following President Trump’s moves to limit race-based initiatives.
Forrest Claypool: Chicago is holding itself back from a bright future
“The word bankruptcy has been hanging over Chicago like a storm cloud about to burst,” wrote American Enterprise Institute ...
Daywatch: What we know about primary elections in Chicago’s suburbs
Good morning, Chicago. Primary elections were held last night in Chicago’s suburbs, and several well-known names were on the ...