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BUSINESSJul 14 · 11:49 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGOReema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago

CPS Lays Off 162 Employees As It Works To Close Budget Deficit For 2026-27 School Year

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) laid off 162 employees to address a $730 million budget deficit, saving $18 million. The layoffs include central office and citywide staff, with 38 represented by SEIU Local 73 and 25 by the Chicago Teachers Union. The district prioritized maintaining student-serving functions while cutting central non-essential services.

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