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Chicago School Board Approves Budget, Rejects High-Cost Loan

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Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago School Board Approves Budget, Rejects High-Cost Loan
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The Chicago Board of Education approved the 2025-26 budget without a controversial $200 million loan, marking a shift in internal dynamics and reflecting ongoing debates over funding strategies, including reliance on TIF surplus and potential borrowing, amidst tensions between mayoral appointees and elected members.

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