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Chicago’s First Hybrid School Board Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, Paving the Way for Full Elections in 2027

In a major step toward a fully elected school board, Mayor Brandon Johnson has completed the final appointments to Chicago’s first-ever hybrid Board of...

Chicago Teachers Union Makes Progress as CPS CEO Martinez Wins Temporary Restraining Order

The head of the Chicago Teachers Union announced steps forward in the union’s contract negotiations, despite a judge ordering a temporary restraining order in...

Mayor Johnson’s Appointed Board Fires CPS CEO Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez at Friday's meeting where the appointed school board voted for his termination (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback).  On the Friday before Christmas, Mayor Brandon...

Chicago City Council Rejects $300M Property Tax Hike in Unanimous Vote

The City Council voted 50-0 against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. Johnson had argued that the tax increase was essential...

Cook County Votes: State’s Attorney, School Board Races to Shape Justice and Education

Photo Credit: Dean Wampler, Flickr Today, Cook County voters have several critical races to consider beyond the Presidential election between Kamala D. Harris and Donald...

Rev. Mitchell Johnson Resigns as Chicago School Board President Amid Controversy

Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson is stepping down as Chicago school board president a week after assuming the role. Rev. Johnson steps down as Illinois Gov....

Mayor Johnson Proposes Budget with $300M Tax Hike to Close Nearly $1B Deficit

Facing a $982 million shortfall, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.3 billion budget proposal includes a $300 million property tax increase, sparking mixed reactions (Photo Credit:...

Chicago’s School Crisis Is More Than Just a Budget Problem

The whole school board bailed. The deficit is $500M. Can Brandon Johnson turn things around? (Photo Credit: X). By Aziah Siid This article was originally published...

Mayor Johnson Names New CPS Board Members Following Mass Resignations

On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed six new members to Chicago's school board, following the resignation of all seven previous board members. Johnson acted...

Entire Chicago School Board Is Resigning, Says Mayor Johnson

Chicago Board of Education chambers (Photo Credit cpsboe.org). In a massive move, the entire Chicago School Board is resigning, setting the stage for transitioning to...

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