The Week in Review
Week in Review: CPS Board Takes Aim at CEO; City Budget Passes
Chicago Public Schools students are off for two weeks. When they return to classes the district may well have a new chief as the Board of Education was set to make moves Friday night to fire CEO Pedro Martinez.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union — no fan of Martinez — wants a new contract wrapped and under the tree by Christmas.
But while there’s tumult at CPS, the city did finally pass a budget for 2025 on the fourth attempt.
The spending plan raises a host of fees in order to avoid hiking property taxes.
Critics like Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) says it’s “just smoke and mirrors.”
And on a holiday break are the jury in the corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Prosecutors have rested their case and Madigan’s lawyers have begun mounting their defense.
Guests:
Corli Jay, The TRiiBE | @corli_jay
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune | @JakeSheridan_
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago | @beckyvevea
Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois | @hannahmeisel
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