Chicago Public Schools’ Lavish Travel Spending Amid Student Struggles
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) spent millions on lavish trips for employees and students while failing to educate pupils, according to a report from CPS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report revealed that travel expenditures “more than doubled” between Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2024, with combined spending reaching $14.5 million in fiscal years…