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Good morning and happy August! Becky Vevea here, wondering where summer went.
In today’s top story, reporter Reema Amin and I walk you through what’s next now that the CPS has approved a $9.8 billion budget. The spending plan relies on uncertain revenue from both the city and state, walks back layoffs that happened in early July, and boosts special education. But questions remain about if more revenue is coming, whether staff can be rehired before school starts, and if the district will have cash on hand to make payroll. Read the full story.
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Local News
Chicago’s school board rescinded many layoffs with uncertain money. What’s next?
Seeking to reverse layoffs, Chicago school board approves budget, assuming more state money will come
Chicago Public Schools’ lunchroom staff move closer to strike
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What We’re Reading
Joining mayor's race, Giannoulias casts himself as a coalition builder, says Johnson ‘has not met the moment,’ Chicago Sun-Times
CPS is counting on $150 million more from Springfield. Will it deliver? Chicago Tribune (Paywall)
Moving Back Home After College? All Your Friends Are Doing It. The New York Times (Paywall)
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