CPS to Cut Teachers, UChicago Covers Tuition, and Lolla Schedule Drops

MAY 18, 202638 MIN
City Cast Chicago

CPS to Cut Teachers, UChicago Covers Tuition, and Lolla Schedule Drops

MAY 18, 202638 MIN

Description

Chicago Public Schools are planning to cut teacher positions to minimize the $732 million budget deficit. Meanwhile, CPS CEO Macquline King has been subpoenaed by a congressional committee. Executive producer Simone Alicea, City Cast contributor Jill Hopkins, and creative producer Michelle Navarro discuss the latest, including the University of Chicago offering full tuition coverage for families with incomes below $250,000 a year. Plus, we discuss Lollapalooza’s day-by-day schedule and the last time we thought Lolla was worth the ticket cost.  Good news: Eel in the Chicago River Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 18 episode: Enjoy Illinois Broadway In Chicago - Spamalot Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE