Chicago Public Schools tries to balance cuts and students to close $733 million budget shortfall

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date May 18, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated May 18, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-budget-733-million-shortfall/

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Chicago Public Schools is facing a [ $733 million budget gap ][13] , and has delivered more than 600 individual proposals to its principals with ideas on how to handle the shortfall. Early reporting shows the district looks to be preparing to cut some positions. Other proposals include a boost in ...