Juan Ignacio Gonzalez
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 8B
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Overview
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez is a Chicago police detective and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.1 He owns DreamCatcher Café in Back of the Yards.1 He attended the University of Illinois Chicago.1 He said he decided to run after hearing from parents concerned about students being used for political purposes on May Day.1 He said he wants schools to have high academic standards that challenge students, many of whom have immigrant backgrounds.1 His campaign says he aims to provide accountable leadership and stronger community voices to improve long-term outcomes for students.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $3,725Of this, $3,400 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $1,458
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $75 |
| Larger gifts | $250 |
| The candidate | $3,400 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $3,854 in 3 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Juan Ignacio Gonzalez for Chicago Schools
Endorsements
Sources
- Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 8b, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Donate to Juan Gonzalez, Juan Ignacio Gonzalez campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Key education endorsements for CPS School Board candidates, WBEZ. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.