The new Chicago Board of Education was sworn in Wednesday morning, marking a historic shift in oversight of the country’s ...

The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a ...

The new board members took their oaths of office and met for the first time Wednesday, many expressing optimism and hope ...

The gambling firm building a $1.7 billion casino and hotel project on the former Chicago Tribune printing plant faces ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson admonished the audience at Wednesday's City Council meeting amid outbursts during debate on a proposal ...

The board is transitioning from a 7-member appointed panel to a 21-person body; for now, 10 of the members are elected.

This moment is no doubt historic," elected member Ellen Rosenfeld said, "not just for me but for all of us, because this body ...

A letter from community organizations that brought a federal civil rights complaint over the General Iron controversy says ...

The move will increase the city's borrowing costs, including for Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $1.25 billion bond issue ...

Chicago Public Schools will make history Wednesday by seating the first elected school board. Out of 21 members, 11 are ...

Sean Harden serves as the president of the Chicago Board of Education. He was selected by Johnson to lead the board in ...

In November, voters elected 10 of 21 school board members. The rest of the board, including the president, are appointed by ...