Lightfoot’s CPS Budget Proposes Millions for Upgrades
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s first CPS budget comes as she negotiates a new CTU contract.
Chicago Public Schools plans to spend millions to upgrade and improve hundreds of school buildings, according to a new budget proposed Thursday. Brandis Friedman has details.
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Lightfoot’s CPS Budget Proposes Millions for Upgrades
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Chicago Public Schools plans to spend millions to upgrade and improve hundreds of school buildings, according to a new budget proposed Thursday. Brandis Friedman has details.
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