Voters will choose a citywide board president to lead 626 schools and 304,000 students for the first time.
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October 8, 2026
Candidates Vie for Chicago District 3A School BoardResidents in Northwest Side neighborhoods will select a board representative on November 3.
October 7, 2026
Chicago Candidates Debated Future of School BoardThree hopefuls discussed the $730 million budget deficit ahead of the city's first elected school board president vote.
September 30, 2026
Chicago School Board Candidate Suspended CampaignAs the November 3 election approaches, families see one candidate withdraw from the citywide presidential race.
September 30, 2026
Loyola Chicago Student Government Set New PrioritiesThe student senate recently finalized plans to boost transparency and digital access for the campus community.
September 28, 2026
Donors Poured Millions Into Chicago School Board RaceAs Chicago voters head to the polls, school board candidates have seen record-setting financial backing.
September 23, 2026
Sendhil Revuluri Entered Chicago Board RaceFormer board member seeks the presidency as CPS faces budget gaps this fall.
September 23, 2026
Chicago Voters Will Elect New School Board MembersOn November 3, 2026, Chicago residents will cast ballots to determine the composition of a 21-member school board.
