Illinois just approved a historic $9.2 billion K-12 education budget — a $350 million leap that fulfills a decade-long promise to fully fund schools — but advocates warn it’s still not enough to hit the 2027 goal. Higher-need districts benefit most, and every school gets at least what it received last year. While state leaders tout this as a smart, independent move amid federal uncertainty, Chicago Public Schools faces a $732 million deficit, forcing cuts and sparking outrage over slashed arts and language programs. Though some upgrades and small boosts for City Colleges are included, the overall picture for CPS remains grim — and some critical programs, like teacher vacancy grants, actually saw funding cuts.
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