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Mass layoffs and furloughs still on the table as CPS navigates budget crisis
Chicago Public Schools stakeholders discussed the district's 2026 budget during hearings, warning that layoffs and furloughs remain possible without a significant bailout plan. The budget crisis has raised concerns about potential workforce reductions.
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