CPS Budget Clock Ticks, Uptown Hospital Closing, and Pullman Investment Pays Off

The clock is running out for Chicago Public Schools to solve its $734 million problem, as the district has until Aug. 13 to release a public budget proposal. Axios Chicago’s Carrie Shepherd and The Triibe’s Corli Jay are here discussing the available, yet not so popular, finance options CPS is mulling over. Plus, investment in the Pullman community is seeing real returns, Uptown’s Weiss Memorial Hospital could shut down this weekend , and the Bears preseason kicks off Sunday. Good News: Chicago Palestine Film Festival’s “Art Under Occupation” , Dorian Sylvain’s “Raised In It” , Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s “Billie Jean” Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 8 episode: Paramount Theatre Overlook Maps Window Nation Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE