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Chicago Schools Shed 11,500 Students as Budget Risk Grows

Bloomberg Markets·September 24, 2026·1 min read

Chicago Public Schools enrollment fell nearly 4% from last year, a loss of about 11,500 students that threatens to further strain the district's already tight budget. The decline adds pressure on officials to address funding gaps as costs rise, with potential implications for staffing, programs, and long-term financial planning.

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