CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close budget deficit for 2026-27 school year

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) laid off 162 central and citywide employees to address a $730 million budget deficit, saving $18 million. The layoffs target departments like Career and College Success, Information and Technology Services, and others, with 38 employees represented by SEIU Local 73 and 25 by the Chicago Teachers Union.