East Central Reporter

Recent News About Chicago Public School District 299

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  Niemerg: 'The idea that a teacher would tell second graders that rioting is a part of protesting is appalling'

  State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) still can’t believe what he’s hearing as debate rages in a simmering Chicago Public Schools scandal where a grade-school teacher told students rioting is sometimes a part of protests.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Bennett demands end to school funding impasse

  Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) is calling for an end to the so-called political games and scare tactics that have delayed school funding in Illinois, according to his website.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law

  A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Chicago schools can't get preferential treatment, Wheeler argues

  Schools in Oswego and Yorkville -- as well as those throughout the state -- might not be able to open on time because of political games being played by Democrats acting more like children themselves than legislators, Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) suggested recently.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

  Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  State Rep. Phillips claims Madigan will 'bite his own people to keep them in line'

  Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is more concerned with having power than he is about the plight of the state, Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) believes.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
• Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Robinson CUSD 2 schools

  Operational spending at Lincoln Elementary School in Crawford is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Bang for the buck?

  Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Chicago Teachers Union enlisting downstate support in Springfield

  Chicago's powerful teachers union donated to 29 state representatives and senators in 2015. Will those lawmakers support the union's call to shift school money to Chicago -- away from local districts that already receive and spend far less?

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Chicago school funding by the numbers

  Chicago’s Public Schools are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.

  By East Central Reporter Reports