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Justin Marlowe
Coverage of Justin Marlowe in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago Public Schools budget conflict revolves around revenue assumptions, timing
Chicago Public Schools faces a budget crisis requiring a $9.96 billion plan to cut teachers, boost special education staff, and freeze spending by September to avoid payroll delays. Delays in property tax revenue from Cook County and the need to secure short-term loans have forced the district to seek immediate budget approval, despite disagreements over cuts and reliance on uncertain state funding.