How we made the CPS School Board voter guide
To create the 2026 Chicago School Board voter guide we relied on our journalism skills and on you — voters, readers, listeners, parents and everyday Chicagoans.First, the journalism part. We emailed a questionnaire to all candidates who filed to run in the school board election. Candidate responses were only edited to meet length requirements and to conform with our editorial style and commitment to refrain from publishing unsubstantiated statements. They were not edited for grammar or…
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Good morning, Chicago. ✶🔎 Below: For the first time, Chicagoans will elect the entire Board of Education. We break down what you need to know and how to use our free voter guide.🗞️ Plus: A Gary mom's storm recovery journey, the Bears' Caleb Williams goes down, a Riot Fest recap and more news you need to know.📝 Keeping score: The Bears fell to the Vikings, 9-3; the Cubs beat the Reds, 9-1; the White Sox bested the Tigers, 8-1; the Stars lost to the Spirit, 3-0.☁️ Today's weather: Cloudy with a…