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Chicago Public Schools is in a financial bind after approving a risky budget that depends on $150 million still unsecured from the state—potentially jeopardizing payroll and the start of the school year. The board narrowly rejected a harsher plan with spending freezes and layoffs, opting instead for a gamble that may violate state law. While some board members argue Illinois has a constitutional duty to fund education fairly, critics question whether lawmakers can rally enough support to pass the needed funds—especially since spreading it across the entire state would drastically raise costs. With the governor calling for balanced budgets and no concrete plan yet, CPS is caught between urgent needs and uncertain political will.

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