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Chicago Physicist Vincenzo Vitelli Receives MacArthur Foundation Fellowship
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.
Four Chicago-Area High Schools Ranked Among Nation's Best for 2027
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.
University of Chicago theoretical physicist honored as MacArthur Fellow
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.
Chicago School Board Incumbents' Votes on Key Issues Reviewed
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.
Three Candidates Vie for Chicago School Board's 10b District Seat
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.
Chicago Board of Education Elections: Race in District 10a
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.
Juan Ignacio González runs for Chicago Board of Education's District 8b
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.
Michael Neal and Brittany Kimble run for Chicago School Board District 6b
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.
Three Candidates Vie for Chicago School Board District 6a Representation
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.
Chicago Board of Education Election Race in District 5a
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.
Ellen Rosenfeld runs for Chicago School Board District 4b seat
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.
Three Candidates Run for Chicago School Board's 4th District
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.
Three Candidates Vie for Chicago School Board District 2b Seat
Debby Pope, Kyna Lenhof, and Daniel Basco are running to represent Chicago's northern neighborhoods in the upcoming School Board elections. The candidates have differing views on how to fund the district's schools, with priorities ranging from higher taxes to state funding increases.
Chicago School Board Election Race in District 3a
Norma Ríos Sierra and Peter Gonzáles are running for the Chicago School Board to represent the northwest neighborhoods. The race involves a community activist with ties to the Chicago Teachers Union facing an attorney and tutor. Issues include teacher shortages and cuts to arts programs.
Chicago School Board Election Race in District 3b Features Two Candidates
Jason Dónes and Carlos Rivas Jr. are running for the Chicago School Board's District 3b seat. Both candidates grew up in Humboldt Park and graduated from selective public high schools. The district faces issues like teacher shortages amid gentrification.
Two Candidates Vie for Chicago's District 7b School Board Seat
Yesenia Lopez and Erika Diaz-Chavez are running to represent Chicago neighborhoods on the Southwest Side in the fall school board election. Both candidates focus on special education resources and protecting immigrant families, though they differ on Sustainable Community Schools.
Incumbent Angel Gutierrez Runs Unopposed for Chicago School Board District 8a
Angel Gutierrez is running unopposed to represent District 8a on the Chicago Board of Education. He aims to improve special education and increase opportunities in skilled trades. Gutierrez supports allowing families to choose schools outside their neighborhood.
Gonzalez Runs Uncontested for Chicago School Board District 8b
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez is running uncontested for the Chicago Board of Education's District 8b. He is a veteran detective and local coffee shop owner motivated by parental concerns about student involvement in politics. Gonzalez has served on the Chicago police force since 1999.
Candidate Brittany Bailey Preston runs unopposed for Chicago School Board District 9a
Brittany Bailey Preston is running to represent Chicago's South Side in the fall school board election for District 9a. She is the sole candidate after Angel Velez was removed from the ballot. The district serves a mix of schools mostly serving Black and Hispanic students.
Two Candidates Run for Chicago School Board District 9b Representation
Therese Boyle and Katherine Dunneback are running in the fall's Chicago school board election for District 9b. The candidates differ on issues like charter schools and school closures, though both agree on academic limits regarding AI devices. Boyle favors consolidation while Dunneback opposes charter schools.
Two Candidates Run for Chicago School Board's District 10a
Che “Rhymefest” Smith and write-in candidate Tameka Walton are running in the fall Chicago school board election for District 10a. The district covers areas from Bronzeville to South Shore, including several local schools. Walton is running as a write-in after her name was removed from the ballot.
Three Candidates Vie for Chicago School Board District 10b Seat
Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson, and Rosita Chatonda are running in the Chicago school board election for District 10b. The race involves political fights between candidates regarding education policy. The district includes Far South Side areas with a significant student population.
Interactive Map: 2026 Chicago School Board Districts
Residents can use an interactive map to find their specific school district. By entering an address or using a device location, users can determine their district and explore information about the schools and people within it. The tool also shows who is running to represent each area.
All 21 Members of Chicago Board of Education Up for Election This Fall
All 21 members of the Chicago Board of Education are up for election this fall. These officials oversee education for about 300,000 children across more than 600 schools. For the first time, Chicagoans will elect the entire board.
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