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Inside the Decline of Schools, Safety, and Finances in Chicago

Sep 23, 202545:47Government & Organizations

Chicago is facing record outmigration, failing schools, and rising taxes. In this debut episode, Paul Vallas—former Chicago Public Schools CEO and 2023 mayoral candidate—joins us to break down why families are leaving Ch...

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Inside the Decline of Schools, Safety, and Finances in Chicago is an episode from Illinois Rising by Illinois Policy. Chicago is facing record outmigration, failing schools, and rising taxes. In this debut episode, Paul Vallas—former Chicag...

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Published Sep 23, 2025, 45:47 long, audio available.

Inside the Decline of Schools, Safety, and Finances in Chicago

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