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Raise Your Hand for Illinois Education

Chicago Board of Education

Austin resident Dwayne Truss appointed to Chicago Board of Education

By Kendall Polidori | June 4, 2019

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Truss’ appointment along with the rest of the seven-member board on Monday at a press conference. The new board will be sworn in on June 26.

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West Side leaders speak out at CPS budget hearing

By Katie Kather | August 5, 2013

Audience members voice frustration over no elected officials being present at the meeting.

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