Chicago Public Schools Reverses Some Job Cuts Amid Ongoing Budget Uncertainty

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has rehired over 300 of the 700 employees previously laid off, a move that comes as district leaders continue to address a significant multimillion-dollar budget gap. The reversal of some job cuts is seen as a win for the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), which had actively campaigned against the layoffs. However, uncertainty persists as the approved $10 billion budget relies on $150 million in state funding that Illinois lawmakers have not yet approved.