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3-in-10 seats are empty at Chicago Public Schools

3-in-10 seats are empty at Chicago Public Schools

Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools buildings have a space-use problem – they’re too empty. Nearly 60% of schools are underutilized while 5% are overcrowded. Only 37% are at ideal capacity. The Chicago Teachers Union wants to add staff to the empty schools.

By Hannah Schmid

Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families 


Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families 


Published July 9, 2024 America is facing a housing affordability crisis. According to a 2022 survey, 73% of Americans said the average person could not afford a home in their area, and 69% were worried about their children and grandchildren being able to afford a home. That’s unfair. Everyone deserves a good roof over their...

By Josh Bandoch, Joe Tabor