West Side’s economically diverse District 5b wrestles with declining enrollment as candidates vie for seat on Chicago School Board
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District 5b neighborhoods: North Lawndale, Near West Side, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, West Town The two candidates battling to represent a large swath of the West Side are taking a second stab at securing a school board seat. Incumbent school board member Michilla “Kyla” Blaise started a campaign in 2024 but withdrew at the last minute, while her challenger, Anthony Hargrove , failed to make the ballot two years ago. Blaise, a political aide who was appointed to the school board by Mayor Brandon Johnson in 2024, is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Hargrove, who runs programs…
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West Side’s economically diverse District 5b wrestles with declining enrollment as candidates vie for seat on Chicago School Board
District 5b neighborhoods: North Lawndale, Near West Side, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, West Town The two candidates battling to represent a large swath of the West Side are taking a second stab at securing a school board seat. Incumbent school board member...
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