Dossier
TIF (Tax Increment Finance)
Coverage of TIF (Tax Increment Finance) in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago Public Schools releases $9.88 billion 2026-27 budget amid deepening financial strain
Chicago Public Schools released a $9.88 billion 2026-27 budget amid financial strain, including five furlough days, a spending freeze, and layoffs of 760 teachers and 800 support staff. The district seeks additional state or city funding to avoid cuts, while unions and school board members criticize the measures as harmful to students.