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Candidates are running for Chicago Board of Education seats in two south side districts in the upcoming school board elections. District 10a has Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Tameka Walton, while District 10b has Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson and Rosita Chatonda. Voters can compare candidates and incumbent voting records before choosing who helps set policy for city public schools.
Chalkbeat Chicago · Sep 28, 2026Chicago River bridges begin fall lifts Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. so sailboats and other watercraft can pass. Most lifts happen Wednesdays and Saturdays through mid-November, on bridges from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street. Each lift takes eight to 12 minutes, so drivers should plan detours around the bridges.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 29, 2026Fighter jets intercepted at least 10 planes over the Chicago area on Sunday for violating a temporary flight restriction. The restriction applied during President Donald Trump's visit to Medinah Country Club for the Presidents Cup, and officials said all situations ended safely. Flight restrictions around major events apply to civilian pilots, and violations can bring military responses.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 28, 2026The National Endowment for the Arts is recognizing Sones de México Ensemble, a Chicago group focused on traditional Mexican music. The ensemble has spent more than three decades promoting and preserving that music, with education as part of its mission. Its work helps Chicago residents connect with the cultural history behind the music.
La Raza · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Physicist Vincenzo Vitelli, a tenured professor at the University of Chicago, has been selected as one of 20 recipients for the MacArthur Foundation's "genius grant." His research focuses on building theoretical frameworks to describe unusual systems and how various agents interact.
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A new report from Niche placed four Chicago-area high schools among the nation's best public options for 2027. Additionally, multiple suburban school districts were recognized in the top rankings across the country. The report considered factors like diversity and teacher salaries.
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Vincenzo Vitelli's work centers on a novel approach to considering collections of "agents," such as robots, as a form of material. The article mentions this focus in relation to the University of Chicago.
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Chalkbeat Chicago compiled how sixteen current school board incumbents voted on various key issues since January 2025. The analysis covers votes on matters like adopting a budget and setting policy for the city’s public schools. This review examines voting records, including instances of abstention or absence.
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Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson, and Rosita Chatonda are running to represent the south side of Chicago in the upcoming School Board elections. The contest involves broader political disputes between the mayor and other figures. The 10b district includes areas with a history tied to industry.
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Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Tameka Walton are running for the Chicago Board of Education to represent the south side. The article details their candidacies for District 10a, which covers areas from Bronzeville to South Shore. It notes that Smith is now a known figure opposing CTU positions.
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Juan Ignacio González is running for the Chicago Board of Education to represent District 8b. He stated his motivation was hearing concerned parents about academic standards and feeling a lack of voice for certain community members. The election saw the current board member removed from the ballot.
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Michael Neal and Brittany Kimble are running to represent Chicago's District 6b on the School Board. The district spans from Lakeshore East to the South Loop. Both candidates have different priorities, with Kimble focusing on reading/math and budgets, while Neal aims to improve early childhood education.
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Anusha Thotakura, Isaiah White, and Brenda Lee Anderson are running to represent Chicago's central neighborhoods in the upcoming School Board elections. The race pits a current board member against two rivals: an education assistant and a teacher. Key issues include improving reading and math scores.
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Three candidates are running for the Chicago Board of Education's District 5a seat. The district covers areas from Austin to Ukrainian Village and serves many Black and Latino students. Candidates have differing views on funding, spending cuts, and improving school performance.
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Ellen Rosenfeld is running unopposed for the Chicago Board of Education's District 4b. She aims to continue representing the northern neighborhoods after winning in 2024. Rosenfeld believes the next board, composed entirely of elected members, could foster academic revival.
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Karen Zaccor, Ellen Sherratt, and Ángel Álvarez are running to represent Chicago's northern neighborhoods in the upcoming School Board elections. The contest features a retired educator facing two opponents who criticize the board on fiscal responsibility and setting ambitious goals for CPS schools.
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