Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Two Burlington high school students earn perfect scores on ACTs, officials say
Two students at Central High School earned perfect scores on their ACT exams – a feat achieved by only 0.2% of students nationwide every year.
Two students at Central High School earned perfect scores on their ACT exams – a feat achieved by only 0.2% of students nationwide every year.
2 Illinois school districts ranked Top 10 in the U.S.
Two Illinois school districts landed on a new ranking of the United States' top education systems.
Two Illinois school districts landed on a new ranking of the United States' top education systems.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon grilled by members of Congress
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was getting grilled by lawmakers about the Trump administration's war on elite universities, budget cuts, student loans and more.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was getting grilled by lawmakers about the Trump administration's war on elite universities, budget cuts, student loans and more.
2 Illinois school districts land on list of nation's best
Two Illinois school districts landed on a new ranking of the United States' top education systems.
Two Illinois school districts landed on a new ranking of the United States' top education systems.
Chicago area swim schools offer lessons for kids, families
With the summer season fast approaching, you can help your kids learn to swim better with lessons from several Chicago area swim schools.
With the summer season fast approaching, you can help your kids learn to swim better with lessons from several Chicago area swim schools.
Chicago Art Institute displays students' work at free gallery show
Time is running out to see some of the best work from talented Chicago artists.
Time is running out to see some of the best work from talented Chicago artists.
Students, families fight to keep St. Alphonsus Liguori School open
Students and educators rallied against the upcoming closure of a Catholic school Monday morning in Prospect Heights.
Students and educators rallied against the upcoming closure of a Catholic school Monday morning in Prospect Heights.
Students, families rally against Catholic school closure in Prospect Heights
Students and educators rallied against the upcoming closure of a Catholic school Monday morning in Prospect Heights.
Students and educators rallied against the upcoming closure of a Catholic school Monday morning in Prospect Heights.
Career fair at Chicago's Jesse Owens Community Academy inspires bright futures
Jesse Owens Community Academy is helping students sort out their futures this morning in West Pullman.
Jesse Owens Community Academy is helping students sort out their futures this morning in West Pullman.
Greater Chicago Food Depository provides snacks for kids in after school programs
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is doing its part to help feed local kids and families in needs, including by providing snacks for kids involved in after school programs.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is doing its part to help feed local kids and families in needs, including by providing snacks for kids involved in after school programs.
Students, families rally against Catholic school closure in Prospect Heights
There's a protest happening this morning in Prospect Heights, after news that St. Alphonsus Catholic School might be closing.
There's a protest happening this morning in Prospect Heights, after news that St. Alphonsus Catholic School might be closing.
Chicago Teacher Union election: Stacy Davis-Gates wins reelection as president
The Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates was reelected to another term this week, fending off a challenge from Erika Meza.
The Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates was reelected to another term this week, fending off a challenge from Erika Meza.
Chicago Teacher Union election: Stacy Davis-Gates wins reelection as president
The Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates was reelected to another term this week, fending off a challenge from Erika Meza.
The Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates was reelected to another term this week, fending off a challenge from Erika Meza.
Meza hopes CTU member dissatisfaction leads to upset win over Davis-Gates
Will the Chicago Teachers Union elect new leadership? Erika Meza is hoping member dissatisfaction carries her to victory over Stacy Davis-Gates.
Will the Chicago Teachers Union elect new leadership? Erika Meza is hoping member dissatisfaction carries her to victory over Stacy Davis-Gates.
CTU challenger hopes member dissatisfaction leads to upset win against union president
Will the Chicago Teachers Union elect new leadership? Erika Meza is hoping member dissatisfaction carries her to victory over Stacy Davis-Gates.
Will the Chicago Teachers Union elect new leadership? Erika Meza is hoping member dissatisfaction carries her to victory over Stacy Davis-Gates.
CTU election: Teachers vote as challenger takes on Stacy Davis-Gates
There's a big election in Chicago for the president of the CTU. Tens of thousands of teachers are casting their ballots as a challenger is trying to unseat powerful incumbent Stacy Davis-Gates.
There's a big election in Chicago for the president of the CTU. Tens of thousands of teachers are casting their ballots as a challenger is trying to unseat powerful incumbent Stacy Davis-Gates.
Across America: Teen is the only one in her graduating class
These are today's stories from across America.
These are today's stories from across America.
U of I chancellor reflects before his retirement: 'I'm going to miss it with all my heart'
After nine years at the top, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor Robert Jones is leaving. Jones sat down for an exit interview about the successes and challenges of his historic tenure.
After nine years at the top, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor Robert Jones is leaving. Jones sat down for an exit interview about the successes and challenges of his historic tenure.
Northwestern faces new federal investigation over reported treatment of Jewish students
The Department of Health and Human Services is now investigating Northwestern for possible Title VI violations. Here's what we know about the new probe.
The Department of Health and Human Services is now investigating Northwestern for possible Title VI violations. Here's what we know about the new probe.