Voters are casting ballots for Chicago’s first elected school board. Election Day is Nov. 5. Several community groups are planning candidate forums in the 10 voting districts. We also have videos below of forums that have already taken place.
Don’t know your district? Look it up using our voter guide while learning about the 31 candidates. If you know of an upcoming forum, email details to kgrossman@wbez.org.
Check back regularly for updates.
Oct. 15
Districts 7 and 8
6pm-7:15 pmCatalyst Maria Charter School, 6727 S California AveOrganizer: Several charter schools. The forum is focused on topics impacting charter school students.
Oct. 17
Districts 7 and 8
6pm – 8pmCurie High School, 4959 S Archer Ave.Organizer: Southwest Collective
Oct. 21
Districts 4 and District 6
5:30pm-7pm Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut
District 10
6-7 pmvia Zoom. Register: bit.ly/sb10forumLeague of Women Voters of Chicago
Oct. 24
Districts 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
10am-1pm 2229 S Halsted St. (SEIU Healthcare)Organizer: Parent leaders with COFI and POWER-PAC IL
Videos of past forums
Chalkbeat Chicago Forums (Oct. 7-9)
District 1 District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7District 8District 9District 10
More videos
Districts 1 and 3 on Oct. 6 (Raise Your Hand)Districts 2 and 4 on Oct. 5 (Raise Your Hand) District 6 on Oct. 9 (League of Women Voters)Districts 6,9 and 10 on Sept. 21 (Raise Your Hand)