Public hearings on how to divide Chicago's new elected school board

Public hearings on how to divide Chicago's new elected school board

CHICAGO (CBS)-- You have your first chance to weigh in on how Chicago's new elected school board will be divided across the city.

Illinois' lawmakers passing legislation back in 2021, creating the Chicago Public Schools elected school board.

Next year, Chicago voters will choose 10 board members to serve alongside 11 mayoral appointees.

Monday afternoon, a virtual hearing will take place for you to give feedback on how these new board districts should be configured.

Anyone interested in testifying should contact RedistrictingCommittee@hds.ilga.gov. You can email written testimony to RedistrictingCommittee@hds.ilga.gov

You can stream the virtual hearing at ilga.gov

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