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Chicago Schools Face $734M Gap Amid Contract Disputes

8/20/2025

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Chicago Public Schools has a $734 million budget gap, with a proposed $10 billion budget plan by Interim CEO Macquline King.
Community input was gathered through public hearings, with a budget deadline set for August 28.
In River Forest, teachers start the school year without a contract, highlighting low pay and benefits.
Ongoing negotiations since April 2025 also affect other districts, including Naperville, facing similar contract disputes.

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Story summary

Chicago Public Schools has a $734 million budget gap, with a proposed $10 billion budget plan by Interim CEO Macquline King.
Community input was gathered through public hearings, with a budget deadline set for August 28.
In River Forest, teachers start the school year without a contract, highlighting low pay and benefits.
Ongoing negotiations since April 2025 also affect other districts, including Naperville, facing similar contract disputes.