The Rundown on the Vote for a New Chief Lobbyist
Two votes that shook up the board's governing majority.
Maureen Kelleher
Chicago's School Board Ballot Nearly Final
Zaccor, Blaise, Peralta, Connie Anderson Confirmed
Count Five: The Choices for Chicago School Board Prez
Behind the money and the social media fights, what do the people running for Chicago school board president want for the schools? Board Rule digs into their emerging policy positions.
School Board Amends Budget; CPS in "Uncharted Territory"
CTU-allied board members bet big on getting more state money.
Beyond the Budget Vote: What's Next for Fixing CPS Finances?
A revised Chicago Public Schools budget seems likely to win board approval on Thursday. But getting to long-term fixes remains difficult.
Student Learning Discussions Hit New Low in Q2 2026
The CPS Board of Education devoted just 3% of meeting time to student learning discussions, with governance issues dominating. Plus ballot removals, CPS layoffs and CTU endorsements.
CPS Board Weighs Ban on Candidates Taking Vendor Cash
Today's agenda also includes a one-year funding fix for ChiArts and a teacher mental health framework — plus the looming budget