New Feature: InFocus with Chicago School Board Members
Chicago Board of Education member Angel Gutierrez wants to build better relationships with state lawmakers and give kids reasons to want to come to school.
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Black Student Success Plan, Special Ed Staffing, Who's Running for School Board
At least 12 of 21 current Chicago Board of Education members are poised to run in 2026. But Board President Sean Harden says he's not one of them.
The People Issue
Meet the second cohort of Academy for Local Leadership fellows. Some will likely run for Chicago's school board next year.
Chicago Schools Brace for Immigration Crackdown
While Chicago Public Schools prepares for a heightened ICE presence in town, the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois to end in-state tuition and scholarships for the state's undocumented college students.
Budget Vote Back Story: LSC Relations in Turmoil
In a surprising 12-7-1 vote, the Chicago Board of Education approved a budget without a loan or a firm commitment to contributing $175 million toward a municipal pension fund.
Ángel Vélez Joins Board as Budget Showdown Looms
Diversity consultant Ángel Vélez will join the Chicago Board of Education just in time for a high-stakes budget vote.
Budget Hearings Recap
The Chicago Board of Education is split over whether to approve the FY 2026 budget presented last week. A slim majority wants changes.