Chicago residents have elected 10 school board members for the first time.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:45AMChicago elected their first 10 school board members and despite ample funding and promotion, only four were backed by the Chicago Teachers Union.History was made as Chicago voters elected city school board members for the first time on Tuesday.The 10 winners will join 11 members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Jacobo's organization backed seven independent candidates. Three won, including Carlos Rivas in District 3, which includes Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa. In an upset, he beat CTU-backed Jason Donas.
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