13 Chicago high schools are at least 80% empty.

13 Chicago high schools are at least 80% empty.

35% of CPS schools are less than half-full.

Should Chicago close schools? The candidates for CPS board president were asked about our reporting during a @wttw debate. pic.twitter.com/HJ0hdZOYw2

— Ben Bradley (@BenBradleyTV) September 18, 2026