Heavy deficits even before Chicago Teachers Union costs
Projected Chicago Public Schools budget deficits, 2026-2030, before new contract costs
−500M
−400M
−300M
−200M
−$100M
0
2025
Oct
2026
Jan
Apr
Jul
Oct
2027
Jan
Apr
Jul
Oct
2028
Jan
Apr
Jul
Oct
2029
Jan
Apr
Jul
Oct
2030
Jan
Apr
−$509M
−$558M
−$452M
−$404M
−$427M