NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJuly 17, 2026United States
Special Interest Groups Prepare to Spend Millions on Chicago School Board Election
Special interest groups are preparing to spend between $10 million and $20 million to influence the upcoming Chicago school board election, which features races across 20 districts and a contest for board president. The spending surge coincides with Chicago Public Schools' proposal to address a $700 million budget deficit, a move that may involve teacher layoffs and school consolidations.
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The election will determine the leadership of Chicago Public Schools as the district faces a $700 million budget gap and potential school closures, directly impacting school operations and staffing levels.
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Who's Mentioned
personJuan Rangel“Former UNO Charter Operator leading the Urban Institute.”organizationIllinois Network of Charter Schools“Reported $4 million in bank funds.”organizationChicago Teachers Union“Reported over $3 million collectively with the Illinois Federation of Teachers.”organizationCommon Ground Collective“Reported over $500,000 in funds.”personBecky Vevea“Editor at Chalkbeat Chicago quoted on election issues.”personStacy Davis Gates“Leader of the Chicago Teachers Union and the Illinois Federation of Teachers.”organizationIllinois Federation of Teachers“Reported over $3 million collectively with the Chicago Teachers Union.”personHilario Dominguez“Chicago Teachers Union operative reporting no funds on hand.”personMichael Sacks“Businessman and prominent donor to Common Ground Collective.”organizationUrban Institute“Reported $100,000 in funds.”personJennifer Custer“Elected board member with $23,853 in campaign funds.”personSendhil Revuluri“Former appointed school board member with $216,000 in campaign funds.”personJessica Biggs“Current elected board member with $120,534 in campaign funds.”personVictor Henderson“Defense attorney and school board president candidate leading in fundraising wit”