Chicago Public Schools says $3.1 billion for ‘critical’ building repairs needed
This news story is about the Chicago Public Schools’ Facilities Master Plan, which estimates the cost of repairing and updating its buildings in the next 10 years. The plan identifies $3.1 billion in “critical” repairs that must be done in the next five years, such as windows, roofs, masonry, and heating and cooling systems. The plan also includes $5.5 billion in repairs in the next six to 10 years, and $5.8 billion in modernization projects, such as labs, auditoriums,…
