Chicago is holding its first school board elections, a key step as the city transitions from a mayor-appointed school board to one elected by voters. That transition has been rife with conflict. Mayor Brandon Johnson named an entirely new board in October after all seven members resigned. School board election not faring well for Johnson and CTU Votes will be counted after polls close in Illinois at 7 p.m. Central. See statewide election results here. Last minute questions about voting? View our voter guide here.