Report: Chicago schools inspector general faces scrutiny

The inspector general of Chicago Public Schools, whose investigations led to the removal of two former CEO's, faces scrutiny himself for allegedly berating employees.

Chicago high school hoops team's season suspended amid probe

Officials have suspended a Chicago high school's boys basketball season and removed the school's interim principal and an assistant principal because of “the severity of the misconduct allegations involving the team.”

Teacher can't hide excitement as student admitted to Georgia Tech

A student at South Forsyth High School surprised his teacher with news of his acceptance to Georgia Tech and her reaction was priceless.

NIU dropping standardized tests in undergraduate admissions

Northern Illinois University announced Wednesday it will eliminate the use of standardized tests in undergraduate admissions and merit scholarship decisions next year.

Gary schools warned for offering enrollment incentives

State officials have put the Gary Community School Corp. on notice for violating Indiana law by offering enrollment incentives last fall.

Judge: Teacher layoffs didn't discriminate against blacks

A class-action lawsuit claiming Chicago Public Schools discriminated against black educators when it announced layoffs in 2011 has been dismissed.

Cardinal responds to new Catholic school closures in Chicago area

We heard from Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich for the first time Tuesday since the Archdiocese announced it would be closing five schools in the city and suburbs.

Report: Chicago Teachers Union spent $1.5M on lobbying

The Chicago Teachers Union spent almost $1.5 million on political activity including lobbying, in the months leading up to a two-week strike in the fall, according to a published report.

4-year college costs push minorities into community colleges

Growing up in the Northwest suburbs, Daliyah Sanders often felt isolated from her peers as the only black student in her class practically since kindergarten through high school.

Trump administration proposes rollback to Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines

The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.

University of Illinois administrators hike tuition

Freshmen entering the university for the 2020-21 academic year would pay 1.8% more to attend the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses, and 1% more to attend the Springfield campus.

U of I president being offered contract extension, pay raise

University of Illinois President Tim Killeen is being offered a new contract that would extend his tenure four years and hike his annual compensation by about 40%, officials revealed Tuesday.

Former CSU CFO named new director of Illinois Board of Higher Ed

Former Chicago State University CFO Ginger Ostro has been named the new executive director for the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

New Illinois college financial aid program enrolls first students

The law providing a way for those students to apply for Illinois financial aid took effect Jan. 1, but Monday was the first day the program was operational.