# Chicago Schools Face $10B Budget Crisis | Chicago News

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-07-30T11:23:08+00:00
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## Resource

Chicago Public Schools faces a $10 billion budget crisis that could lead to 1,600 teacher and staff layoffs—just as the new school year looms. With a $700 million shortfall, the district is scrambling to secure loans and tax financing, but the Chicago Teachers Union is demanding more time to avoid a potential shutdown. The CEO warns without approval, payroll could collapse, while the union vows to fight for changes before the August 31 deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e3aec78cdabd64d5

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