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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...

Mayor Brandon Johnson and UNCF Chicago Host 2025 Benefit Reception to Support Students

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are joining forces to support students in Chicago. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the 2025...

Trump Administration Officials Oversee Immigration Raids in Chicago Amid Legal Challenges

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove and "border czar" Tom Homan with ATF and Customs and Border Protection agents (Photo Credit: @DEACHICAGODiv/X).  This weekend, immigration...

Meet the new Chicago Board of Education

Chicago Public Schools' newly elected board members. (Illustration by Becky Vevea/Chalkbeat, photos by Colin Boyle and Mauricio Peña/Block Club Chicago and courtesy) This story was originally...

Dorval R. Carter, Jr. Retires as CTA President After 40 Years in Public Transportation

Dorval R. Carter, Jr., a giant in the public transportation world, announced his retirement as President of the Chicago Transit Authority, effective Jan. 31....

2024 in Review, Part 1: The Stories That Shaped Chicago’s Political and Social Landscape

From L-R: Mayor Brandon Johnson, DNC Stage and Shamier Little (Photo Credits: Tacuma Roeback, DNC and USATF.org) Bizarre and unprecedented.  Those words could describe 2024, and...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Vic Mensa Honor Fall 2024 Metropolitan Peace Academy Graduates

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Vic Mensa with Metropolitan Peace Academy graduates (Photo Credit: City of Chicago).  Mayor Brandon Johnson congratulated the Metropolitan Peace Academy’s Fall...

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...

Chicago Rings in 2025 with Stunning New Year’s Eve Fireworks and ART on THE MART Show

Chicagoans and visitors alike are in for a dazzling celebration as the city rings in 2025 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display...

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...

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