Lindsey and Ross v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, No. 1-03-1596 (Ill.App.5, 12-1-04).

Election of Local School Council Member

Two candidates challenged the election results for local school council (LSC) members of a Chicago public school. These elections are governed by rules developed by the Chicago Board of Education rather than the Election Code. The challengers complained of the improper use of school resources as well as improper distribution of campaign literature on election day. The hearing officer for the Chicago Board of Education conducted a hearing in accordance with the Board’s rules. In reviewing his decision, the Illinois Court of Appeals found no error in his conclusion that the facts demonstrated no “substantial and uncured election violations.”