About this episode
In November, Chicagoans will go to the polls to elect members of the Chicago School Board for the first time. Filing week is over, and now we know a total of 47 candidates will be on the ballot across 10 districts. Chalkbeat Chicago’s Becky Vevea and WTTW’s Heather Cherone are in the building with everything we need to know before voting. Plus, we discuss former Ald. Ed Burke’s two-year prison sentence , City Council’s new revenue subcommittee , and first thoughts on ‘The Bear’ season 3. Good News: New Restaurant ‘Feld’ Now Open in West Town & Stop The Violence Celebrity Basketball Game Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 28 episode: Ravinia Festival Babbel Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE