Chicago School Board Election Spending Exceeds $9 Million

• Spending in Chicago's school board election has topped $9 million.
• Wealthy, often non-union groups have outraised the Chicago Teachers Union 5 to 1.
• The election involves electing all 20 members and a citywide president on November 3.
• The influx of cash has raised concerns about the influence of big money in the election.
• The Chicago Teachers Union, despite its power, has not dominated the funding landscape as initially feared.