Candidate Real Talk: Getting Signatures
Two Chicago school board candidates spill the tea on gathering ballot signatures.
Maureen Kelleher
May Day Edition & School Board Campaign Updates
While the Chicago Public Schools marks May Day with a plethora of events, the school board races are moving into a higher gear.
Should Chicago’s School Board Resolve LSC Conflicts?
Late in last Thursday's meeting, the school board picked up an issue tabled from March: whether to fill a vacancy in Clemente High School's Local School Council. Sounds simple, right? There's a vacancy. A person has been nominated to fill the slot; the board
Expect Another Bruising Chicago Public Schools Budget Cycle
Chicago will need to sweep TIFs again this year to shore up both its own and the school district's budgets. But the bonanza may not be as big this time.
The May Day Melee Sends Signals about School Board Elections
The sparring over May Day between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union is over. But some bit players now may become big players in the school board election.
Chicago School Board Report Card: Q1 2026
The Chicago Board of Education still struggles to make time to focus on student outcomes, but board members are asking more and better questions.
Under the Radar: Budget Clawback and Charter Renewals
While all eyes are focused on the fight over May Day, important changes in school-level finances for the rest of the year have been happening under the radar.