The Brief
- Gov. JB Pritzker said the idea of more funding from the state to help close the CPS budget gap is “not gonna happen.”
- CPS officials need to close a $734 million budget gap.
- A final vote is needed by Aug. 28 or schools might shut down.
CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools’ financial woes.
The CPS board has to vote on a budget that closes a $734 million deficit by Aug. 28.
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