I haven't weighed in on events with regard to the Chicago Public Schools for awhile so I think it's only wise to get back to work covering many of the schools we serve in the district.
In December, 2016 Governor Rauner vetoed a $215 million dollar pension bill that would have certainly helped the cash strapped district. To say that CPS CEO Forrest Claypool was dismayed or that Mayor Emanuel was upset is an understatement. Obviously the CTU was none to pleased though they weren't surprised by the Governor's veto.
Fortunately, at least for CPS, the Illinois Senate has already overridden the veto but as of today the Illinois House has not taken an override vote. It remains to be seen if Speaker Madigan can muster the 71 votes needed to override Governor Rauner's action.
The fact remains that the pension crisis and budget woes of the school system are still a major front burner issue and little seems to have changed in recent weeks.
Dick
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