Chicago sixth graders make history with financial literacy program

Thirty Chicago sixth graders at Howe School of Excellence celebrated graduating from a six-week financial literacy program teaching budgeting, saving, investing and credit skills.

Chicago sixth graders making ‘cents’ out of their futures
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Thirty sixth graders at Chicago's Howe School of Excellence made history as the first CPS class to graduate from a six-week financial literacy program teaching budgeting, saving, investing and credit skills.

Chicago's first elected school board president faces budget crisis and political challenges
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Jessica Biggs is preparing to lead Chicago's elected school board, but a looming budget deficit, uncertain state funding and political divisions could make her first months on the job especially challenging. Chalkbeat's Becky Vevea breaks down what's next for Biggs and the new board.

How Chicagoans answered polarizing ballot questions

Voters in the city of Chicago gave their input on several advisory referenda on their 2026 election ballots.

Sendhil Revuluri on Chicago school board president race
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Former school board president candidate Sendhil Revuluri speaks on the ongoing Chicago school board presidential race. 

Chicago ballot question results: Live updates

Voters in the city of Chicago were asked for their input on several advisory referenda on their 2026 election ballots. 

Victor Henderson lays out CPS plans ahead of historic Chicago school board election
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History is set to be made Tuesday, as voters elect a school board president for the first time in Chicago history. Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson are vying for the top post. Fox Chicago’s Brandon Pope sits down with Victor Henderson to discuss his plans to audit the CPS budget and how he would handle school closing decisions.

Chicago school board president race: Victor Henderson makes his case to voters
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Chicago voters will make history when they elect a school board president. Political reporter Brandon Pope sits down one-on-one with candidate Victor Henderson about his vision for CPS.

Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know

Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate.

Chicago school board election: Jessica Biggs lays out vision for CPS

Brandon Pope sat down with Jessica Biggs in the final days of her race against Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson, a contest that has drawn millions of dollars in outside spending supporting the former principal and current school board member.

Chicago school board election: Jessica Biggs lays out vision for CPS
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Brandon Pope sat down with Jessica Biggs in the final days of her race against Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson, a contest that has drawn millions of dollars in outside spending supporting the former principal and current school board member.

Chicago teen with autism misses weeks of school amid CPS transportation dispute
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A Chicago mother says her 15-year-old son with autism has missed nearly five weeks of school because she can no longer afford the daily 79-mile drive to his specialized school. 

Chicago school board election: Jessica Biggs lays out vision for CPS
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Chicago is preparing to elect its first school board president. Jessica Biggs sits down with FOX Chicago to discuss her vision for CPS and the priorities she would bring to the role.

Chicago school board election, FBI shooting in Pilsen | The Chicago Report
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Chicago voters prepare to elect their first school board president amid campaign controversies. And, new details emerge about the fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man by an off-duty FBI agent in Pilsen. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."