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Unions Seek $2B CPS Boost, Pritzker Bars Voucher Credit

6/25/2026

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Teachers' unions asked Governor J.B. Pritzker for a special session to secure a $2 billion boost for Chicago Public Schools, with Jitu Brown urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to repeat his tax-increment plan.
Governor Pritzker noted the $3 billion budget, said unions need money, and rejected a voucher tax-credit.
Two of five Chicago students meet the lowered standards while 40 % are chronically absent and proficiency is 38 % in math and 52 % in English.

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Teachers' unions asked Governor J.B. Pritzker for a special session to secure a $2 billion boost for Chicago Public Schools, with Jitu Brown urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to repeat his tax-increment plan.
Governor Pritzker noted the $3 billion budget, said unions need money, and rejected a voucher tax-credit.
Two of five Chicago students meet the lowered standards while 40 % are chronically absent and proficiency is 38 % in math and 52 % in English.