Maria Pappas
Coverage of Maria Pappas in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago Public Schools CEO King removes furloughs from the budget proposal ahead of vote
Chicago Public Schools removed five furlough days from its budget proposal in response to community feedback and pushback from unions and board members. The district revised its TIF surplus revenue assumptions by $85 million to avoid unpaid staff days, though unions continue to criticize the revised proposal for insufficient staffing.
- Chicago mayoral election looms in 2027, but when is it and who is running?
The Chicago mayoral election is scheduled for February 23, 2027, with a potential runoff on April 6 if no candidate secures a majority. Susana Mendoza, Maria Pappas, Mike Quigley, Joe Holberg, and Liam Stanton have announced their candidacies. Brandon Johnson and other Chicago City Council members are potential candidates.
- Calling foul on Pappas' Bears' megaproject bill analysis
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a controversial analysis of the state megaprojects proposal, including a Bears stadium complex, which critics argue relies on unrealistic assumptions. The report focuses on potential tax savings for the Bears if they relocate to Arlington Heights, but Rep. Kam Buckner criticized it for ignoring the uncertainty of project approval and legal challenges.