A day after Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his entire hand-picked school board would resign, about three dozen members of the City Council blasted the recent developments in an open letter. Following the announcement of the resignations,

Some alderpeople question whether Johnson can push through big policy priorities in Springfield and City Hall, including his upcoming budget.

The entire Chicago Board of Education – all seven members – is stepping down later this month, as the mayor continues to be at odds with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, who he wants removed from office.