The Week in Review
Week in Review: CPS and CTU Say They’re Close to a Deal; Sun-Times Loses 20% of Its Journalists
Tensions between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are running hot, but both sides say a contract deal is close as of Friday evening.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Board of Education postpones a controversial budget vote that could have been embarrassing for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
This, as President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education saying schools are failing in their mission to educate American children.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker lambasted the president even as he warns the state could lose up to $11 billion in federal funding.
And Chicago area transit agencies threaten major cuts to services if the state doesn’t come through with more funds to plug a looming budget deficit.
Plus, the Chicago-Sun Times loses 20% of its journalists following a buyout offer.
Guests:
Brandon Pope, WCIU-TV | @BpopeTV
Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune | @byaliceyin
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune | @rap30
Nick Blumberg, WTTW News | @ndblumberg
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