AM News: Civic Committee Hates CPS Budget
Civic group gives CPS budget cool OK Sun TImes: "This is a short-term, adequate plan to close a large deficit and allow public schools to open this year, but it will not prevent further problems with CPS' future budget,'' Msall said... CPS looks to balance budget on shaky foundation, Civic Federation says Crain's: The group criticized plans to transfer the stabilization fund's entire $190-million kitty to the general fund, characterizing replenishment options as "unreliable" because they depend on the city of Chicago and the state, which also are cash-strapped... CPS Budget Plan Receives a Grim Warning WBEZ: Chicago Public Schools' $6.4 billion budget plan for the upcoming school year is getting a stern warning from a leading fiscal watchdog... First Public Charter High School in Chicago Suburbs Opens WBEZ: The first public charter high school in the Chicago suburbs will begin classes on Thursday... Students Lobby To Use Smart Phones In Classrooms Chicagoist: To bring smart phones to every CPS high school student, the report mentions a proposed outside funding plan... NBA star Dwayne Wade Gives Back to Chicago Kids WBEZ: NBA star Dwayne Wade talks about life before the NBA, and how he tries to give something back to Chicago youth... Fritchey wants surplus TIF funds to go to city's schools Sun Times: Fritchey said Oak Forest and Chicago Heights officials have in the past chosen to return unallocated TIF funds.