IG report: CPS travel costs soar in post-pandemic years, including to exotic destinations
In a lengthy report released Wednesday, the Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General found “questionable, excessive and even exorbitant post-pandemic travel spending by CPS employees,” citing about $7.7 million in overnight travel expenses for FY 2024 compared to about $3.6 million for FY 2019.
CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to have Chicago Public Schools cover a $175 million pension payment appears to not have enough support from the school board. Chalkbeat Chicago reports seven board members signed a letter saying they won't vote to cover the payment, meaning the city would have to…
WASHINGTON, U.S. (KTVE/KARD)- Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that he successfully secured $49,102,00.00 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the first Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations bills advanced by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee. These projects will support critical Louisiana priorities, from military construction and public safety to university research.…
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools is hosting five community listening sessions over the next week, giving parents a chance to weigh in on the district’s budget as it faces a $730 million deficit. On Friday, CPS announced that 1,458 positions will be eliminated ahead of the upcoming school year. The…