Kate Armanini

CHICAGO — The Chicago Electoral Board ruled Tuesday that nearly two dozen school board candidates can't be disqualified simply because their petition

Asked what it's like guiding the newly empowered, 21-member Board of Education — which tripled in size when it became half-appointed and half-elected — board President Sean Harden joked: “It was a cakewalk.”

Crowds fanned out across the Chicago area Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July, marking 250 years of American independence with colorful parades, beach days and backyard barbecues.

Chicago Public Schools laid off 162 central office and citywide staff last week, the district's latest move to help close its

The Chicago Electoral Board voted Tuesday to remove five school board candidates from the ballot after upholding challenges to their nominating

The Chicago Teachers Union has endorsed a slate of 15 candidates for the 21 seats on the city's Board of Education, backing a mix of mayoral picks and political newcomers ahead of the November election.

Chicago Public Schools leaders unveiled a proposed budget Wednesday with layoffs to 760 teachers and 801 school-based support staff — along with five furlough days — to help a close a $732 million deficit.

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools leaders unveiled a proposed budget Wednesday that includes layoffs of 760 teachers and 801 school-based support staff, along with five furlough days, to help close a $732 million deficit.

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools leaders unveiled a proposed budget Wednesday that includes layoffs of 760 teachers and 801 school-based support staff, along with five furlough days, to help close a $732 million deficit.

Candidates in Chicago's historic school board races have collectively raised nearly $2 million, with fundraising surging in recent months — even before many political players have entered the fray.