Waukegan D60 laying off 23 employees in cost-cutting move: ‘We will not be able to pay our bills’
- Posted on July 29, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Waukegan D60 school district announces significant workforce reduction amid financial constraints, eliminating 23 positions to address budget shortfalls. The layoffs primarily affect paraprofessional staff, with additional cuts impacting the Wraparound Center support services. District administrators emphasize that without these cost-reduction measures, the school system faces critical cash flow challenges that would prevent essential operational expenses from being covered.
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Waukegan D60 laying off 23 employees in cost-cutting move: ‘We will not be able to pay our bills’
Of the 23 people who are part of the reduction in force, 21 are paraprofessionals and two work at the Wraparound Center on the ground floor of the administration building.
