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Tax hike, cuts will plug Chicago schools budget

Posted on August 11, 2011

Chicago Public Radio

This news segment discusses Chicago Public Schools proposal to close its $712 million budget gap by raising its property taxes to the maximum amount allowed and making significant cuts to staffing and programs. The Civic Federation says it is supportive of CPS’ budget-fixing measures, but that the System’s long-term fiscal situation is unsustainable.