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Alexandra Miller is a District 65 parent who helped spot a $17 million error in their upcoming budget proposal, which seeks to close two elementary schools and terminate over 200 positions. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Parents discovered a $17M math error in Evanston District 65 budget. It still plans to close two schools.

By Claire Murphy

October 28, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.

Evanston District 65 CFO Miller confirmed a $17 million math error in the budget, but...

Chicago Board of Education president candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson. (Arthur Maiorella and Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.

By Kate Armanini

October 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.

John Mills Elementary students gather after learning during an assembly Oct. 20 that their school had earned state Blue Ribbon School recognition. (School District 401)

Elmwood Park’s John Mills Elementary lauded for closing achievement gaps

By Jesse Wright

October 26, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

Elmwood Park’s John Mills Elementary has earned high praise from the state, being named a...

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters, July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 9B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 9B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 5B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 5B.

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 2A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 2A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 9A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 9A.

Chicago school board president candidates, from left: Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson participate in a forum at the Copernicus Center on Sept. 29, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: Board president

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Three candidates are running for president of the Chicago Board of Education.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 8A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 8A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 6A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 6A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 2B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 2B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 8B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 8B.

Chicago Board of Education president candidate Hilario Dominguez speaks about why he is running and refutes any wrongdoing, on Oct. 6, 2026, at a press conference outside Maggiano's Little Italy in River North. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he supports embattled school board president candidate

By Alice Yin

October 7, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his support Wednesday for a candidate for Chicago Board of Education...