Chicago's first elected school board president faces budget crisis and political challenges
Jessica Biggs is preparing to lead Chicago's elected school board, but a looming budget deficit, uncertain state funding and political divisions could make her first months on the job especially challenging. Chalkbeat's Becky Vevea breaks down what's next for Biggs and the new board.
Jessica Biggs is preparing to lead Chicago's elected school board, but a looming budget deficit, uncertain state funding and political divisions could make her first months on the job especially challenging. Chalkbeat's Becky Vevea breaks down what's next for Biggs and the new board.
Reaction to Chicago School Board presidential race results
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Illinois 2026 election: Our top takeaways from election night
Tuesday night’s election results represented a blue wave for Democrats that polls had been predicting for months.
Tuesday night’s election results represented a blue wave for Democrats that polls had been predicting for months.
Jessica Biggs declares victory in race for Chicago School Board president
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Jessica Biggs declares victory in race for Chicago Board of Education president
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Live election results: Chicago School Board
Members of the Chicago Board of Education make key policy decisions that affect more than 315,000 Chicago Public Schools students, about three-quarters of whom come from low-income households, per state data.
Members of the Chicago Board of Education make key policy decisions that affect more than 315,000 Chicago Public Schools students, about three-quarters of whom come from low-income households, per state data.
Illinois election 2026: Why the Chicago school board race is making history
Historic election in Chicago: For the first time ever, voters are deciding all 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education. The spotlight is on the citywide presidential race, where Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson are vying for the top post.
Historic election in Chicago: For the first time ever, voters are deciding all 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education. The spotlight is on the citywide presidential race, where Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson are vying for the top post.
Pritzker urges Illinois voters to send a message to Washington
Campaign stops across Illinois over the weekend brought Democrats together ahead of Election Day.
Campaign stops across Illinois over the weekend brought Democrats together ahead of Election Day.
Chicago school board election, new Bears stadium proposal | The Chicago Report
Chicago school board president candidates make their final pitches to voters amid controversy. Plus, a new proposal could bring the Bears to the current White Sox stadium site. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago school board president candidates make their final pitches to voters amid controversy. Plus, a new proposal could bring the Bears to the current White Sox stadium site. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in Chicago school board president race
The race for Chicago school board president is drawing big outside spending and tough questions.
The race for Chicago school board president is drawing big outside spending and tough questions.
Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in closely watched Chicago race | FULL INTERVIEW
The race for Chicago school board president is drawing big outside spending and tough questions.
The race for Chicago school board president is drawing big outside spending and tough questions.
Illinois election 2026: Key races for governor, Senate, Congress and Chicago school board
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Illinois Election 2026: Here are the top races to watch on election night
Voting is already underway for the consequential 2026 midterm elections in Illinois and across the country.
Voting is already underway for the consequential 2026 midterm elections in Illinois and across the country.
CPS IG clears Dominguez, Pritzker and Bailey spar at forum | The Chicago Report
Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
CPS IG clears Dominguez, Pritzker and Bailey spar at forum | The Chicago Report
Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago School Board race surpasses $6 million in PAC spending
Chicago’s first fully-elected school board race is becoming a multimillion-dollar political battle.
Chicago’s first fully-elected school board race is becoming a multimillion-dollar political battle.
Chicago school board president race shaken up as Sendhil Revuluri drops out
Sendhil Revuluri is suspending his campaign for Chicago school board president, but his name will remain on the ballot as early voting begins and the race narrows to three candidates.
Sendhil Revuluri is suspending his campaign for Chicago school board president, but his name will remain on the ballot as early voting begins and the race narrows to three candidates.
Chicago School Board presidential candidate drops out of race
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday.
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday.
Chicago Board of Education President Debate
For the first time, Chicago residents will elect the entire Board of Education, which oversees policy and the budget for Chicago Public Schools, the fourth-largest public school district in the country.
For the first time, Chicago residents will elect the entire Board of Education, which oversees policy and the budget for Chicago Public Schools, the fourth-largest public school district in the country.
Chicago School Board president candidates share views on AI in the classroom
Candidates for Chicago School Board President talk about their views on artificial intelligence in classrooms.
Candidates for Chicago School Board President talk about their views on artificial intelligence in classrooms.