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Lightfoot Appoints Former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. To Chicago Board Of Education His Father Once Ran

Michael Scott Jr.'s former aldermanic seat is staying in the family, too. Last month, Lightfoot appointed his sister, Monique Scott, to replace him.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Hyde Park Local School Council Election Challenge Fails After Challengers Miss Hearing

Maira Khwaja's election hearing reflects the messiness and confusion behind the entire local school council process, she said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

A New High-Tech School Could Be Coming To The West Side — But 3 Nearby Schools Would Have To Close First

Most residents and educators — including those at the schools that would close — support the new STEAM academy. But some parents want more investments in the schools that already exist in Lawndale.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Lightfoot Won’t Support Changing Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples Day As A City Holiday

The mayor said there was more the city could do to “elevate the history of indigenous people” in Chicago, but she does not plan to eliminate Columbus Day.

Downtown