Illinois school board news
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Illinois election results: Chicago elects its first school board president
Chicago voters are electing the entire school board for the first time
Special interests dominate race for District 6a Downtown and on Near North Side in Chicago School Board race
Three parents of CPS graduates face off in South Side District 10b Chicago School Board race
West Side’s economically diverse District 5b wrestles with declining enrollment as candidates vie for seat on Chicago School Board
College student challenges police detective in race for District 8b, South Side and Southwest Side in Chicago School Board race
Two newcomers race to represent South Side’s District 6b amid enrollment declines in Chicago School Board race
Far Southwest Side pits a school psychologist against a speech-language pathologist in District 9b Chicago School Board race
Far Southwest Side’s Angel Gutierrez is headed for re-election to represent District 8a in Chicago School Board race
Protecting immigrant communities top priorities for District 7a candidates on the Southwest Side in Chicago School Board race
Tackling the budget deficit separates these two progressive candidates in the Near NW Side District 3b Chicago School Board race
Retired police officer and community advocate face off in Far NW Side District 1a Chicago School Board race
Mayor Johnson ally faces two challengers keen on addressing mounting budget deficits in North Side District 4a Chicago School Board race
Outside groups are spending heavily on Far NW Side District 1b Chicago School Board race
Voters today get the final say on the president of Chicago's first elected school board
Incumbent backed by CTU faces challenger funded by pro-charter forces in NW Side District 3a Chicago School Board race
Three Austin residents square off over school choice in the West Side’s District 5a Chicago School Board race
Taxing the wealthy verses belt-tightening is at the heart of District 2a Far North Side Chicago School Board race
Incumbent appointed by Johnson faces challenger backed by Michael Sacks in District 2b Chicago School Board race
Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups direct nearly $2.4 million to school board races
Dewey TWI families walk out of meeting with District 65 administrators
Meijer added to school district tax appeals
Austin voters prepare to vote, with congressional and school board races on ballot
Chicago school board president candidates make final push in historic election
Lemont Voters To Decide On District 113A Referendum
Victor Henderson lays out CPS plans ahead of historic Chicago school board election
Will fourth time be the charm for Mahomet-Seymour school district bond referendum to pass?
Evanston District 65's Dewey Elementary families continue fight against school closure
Group prepares lawsuit against Illinois school district over gender policies
The Center SquareBy Catrina Barker(Illinois)Allegation: An accusation that hasn't been investigated or decided.
Pinckneyville elementary teachers could strike Wednesday, Nov. 4
Elmhurst Tops Math Chart For Elementary, Middle Schoolers Among Comparison Schools
Minooka High School Receives Exemplary Status on State Report Card
West Aurora D129 sees lower chronic absenteeism rates, improvement in proficiency on 2026 Illinois Report Card
D65 candidate Zoki Tasić calls for alternatives to school closures
District 65 parents concerned about remaining childcare options after budget cuts proposal
District 65 adds virtual superintendent search meeting; survey extended
School Repairs, New Field House At Stake In $282.5M St. Charles Referendum
In the last stretch of school board races, a push to get out the vote
Chicago, You're Electing the Whole School Board on Tuesday. Here's What That Board Controls.
District 65 parents threaten lawsuit over school closure plans
Paul Vallas warns Chicago school board and mayoral elections are being dominated by wealthy political insiders
Suburban ChicagolandBy Ray Hanania(Illinois)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
