Chicago school board elections: what to expect

Since 1872, when Illinois created the Chicago Board of Education, all of Chicago’s school board members have been appointed by the mayor. But that will change on November 5, when Chicagoans will have their first-ever opportunity to vote for ten members of a new, 21-member school board, with the remaining 11 members still appointed by […]
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