Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 3b, Humboldt Park, Hermosa
Read in Spanish. This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter, WBEZ and the Sun-Times’ education newsletter, and Block Club Chicago’s newsletters. Two men who both grew up in Humboldt Park, graduated from selective enrollment Chicago public high schools, and became teachers through Teach for America are facing off — again — in the race to represent a district that spans from West Town to Belmont Cragin. Both candidates identify as progressives. Incumbent board member Carlos Rivas Jr.…
Ariel Parrella-Aureli, Block Club ChicagoOctober 20, 2026
