Juan Ignacio Gonzalez
Chicago Board of Education, District 8b, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
Running on
Gonzalez has said he is running in District 8b to bring more accountability and community representation to the board. He has said schools affect property values, tenant demand, and whether families stay in Chicago, and he describes his candidacy as growing out of school and community meetings connected to his Back of the Yards cafe.
Background
Chicago police detective, Marine veteran, and owner of DreamCatcher Cafe on 47th Street in Back of the Yards.
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