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Chicago Teachers Union Blasts Pritzker Over School Funding Cuts

8/22/2025

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The Chicago Teachers Union criticized Governor JB Pritzker for rejecting additional funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), labeling it a “wrong answer.”
CPS is preparing for a budget vote next week, depending on nearly $400 million from city special taxing districts, which is considered uncertain.
Pritzker attributed the state's financial issues to federal funding cuts under Donald Trump, highlighting the need for increased state education funding.

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The Chicago Teachers Union criticized Governor JB Pritzker for rejecting additional funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), labeling it a “wrong answer.”
CPS is preparing for a budget vote next week, depending on nearly $400 million from city special taxing districts, which is considered uncertain.
Pritzker attributed the state's financial issues to federal funding cuts under Donald Trump, highlighting the need for increased state education funding.