Next week, Chicago Public Schools will kick off election season for local school councils. The councils help drive big decisions across Chicago’s schools like approving how funds are allocated, evaluating and selecting principals, and voting on police in schools. They’re also also one of the main ways students, parents, and neighbors can get involved. Here to explain how they work is Chalkbeat Bureau Chief Becky Vevea. 

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Some good news: The Impromptu Festival and Chicago’s Underground Film Festival begin this week!

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