Illinois Senate looks to address school funding plan
Just days before the school bell's ring, the Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is grappling with a Republican governor over how to fix the biggest gap in the U.S. between a state's richest schools and its poorest.
Just days before the school bell's ring, the Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is grappling with a Republican governor over how to fix the biggest gap in the U.S. between a state's richest schools and its poorest.
Nearly all school districts plan to open on time despite lack of funding
The state of Illinois already owes local school districts more than $800 million -- a debt created during the previous 2-1/2 year budget stalemate.
The state of Illinois already owes local school districts more than $800 million -- a debt created during the previous 2-1/2 year budget stalemate.
Dems blast Rauner's rewrite of school funding bill
The sponsor of a plan overhauling how Illinois funds schools says Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed changes are an "all-out assault" on public education that would mean less state spending on schools over time.
The sponsor of a plan overhauling how Illinois funds schools says Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed changes are an "all-out assault" on public education that would mean less state spending on schools over time.
Rauner's veto could jeopardize school funding
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his veto power to strip millions of dollars for Chicago Public Schools from a school funding overhaul in a move that could mean no districts get state money before classes begin.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his veto power to strip millions of dollars for Chicago Public Schools from a school funding overhaul in a move that could mean no districts get state money before classes begin.
Illinois school funding at risk as negotiations break down
Talks broke down Monday as Illinois lawmakers tried to negotiate a new plan for doling out money to schools, setting up another showdown between the Democrat-controlled Legislature and Republican governor and putting money for all of the state's roughly 850 districts at risk.
Talks broke down Monday as Illinois lawmakers tried to negotiate a new plan for doling out money to schools, setting up another showdown between the Democrat-controlled Legislature and Republican governor and putting money for all of the state's roughly 850 districts at risk.
University of Illinois classes starting later than usual
University of Illinois students and professors will have extra vacation time next month as classes will start almost a week later than usual.
University of Illinois students and professors will have extra vacation time next month as classes will start almost a week later than usual.
Lawmakers quickly adjourn 2nd day of school funding session
Illinois legislators have adjourned a second day of a special session on school funding after just minutes.
Illinois legislators have adjourned a second day of a special session on school funding after just minutes.
No movement on 1st day of special session on school funding
The agenda was scant and attendance light Wednesday, the opening day of a special session called by Gov. Bruce Rauner to resolve a funding fight that'll determine whether schools get state money before the start of the academic year.
The agenda was scant and attendance light Wednesday, the opening day of a special session called by Gov. Bruce Rauner to resolve a funding fight that'll determine whether schools get state money before the start of the academic year.
Photos of teacher panhandling for school supplies go viral
An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.
An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.
Special session slated if Rauner doesn't get school bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Friday he wants lawmakers to send him an education funding bill by noon Monday or face daily special sessions until month's end to ensure the state's schools open on time.
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Friday he wants lawmakers to send him an education funding bill by noon Monday or face daily special sessions until month's end to ensure the state's schools open on time.
Single mother misses class, professor's response goes viral
Morgan King is a full-time student at the University of Tennessee, and works when she’s not in school. On top of that, she has the hardest job of all -- she’s a mother.
Morgan King is a full-time student at the University of Tennessee, and works when she’s not in school. On top of that, she has the hardest job of all -- she’s a mother.
Chicago Public Schools borrows $275M to fulfill pension duty
Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30 deadline.
Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30 deadline.
CPS to build new high school in heart of Englewood
One of Chicago’s poorest and most violent communities is getting a big, new investment from Chicago Public Schools.
One of Chicago’s poorest and most violent communities is getting a big, new investment from Chicago Public Schools.
Officials to launch free summer meals program in Illinois
Federal officials say they're providing free summer meals for school children at numerous sites across Illinois.
Federal officials say they're providing free summer meals for school children at numerous sites across Illinois.
3 generations of Illinois women celebrate their graduations together
Three generations of Illinois women in one family are all graduating together this spring. And to celebrate, they held a photo shoot.
Three generations of Illinois women in one family are all graduating together this spring. And to celebrate, they held a photo shoot.
Illinois' attorney general pushes student loan legislation
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is pushing legislation aimed at protecting Illinois students who take out college loans.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is pushing legislation aimed at protecting Illinois students who take out college loans.
Suspected case of bed bugs at Chicago high school
There's a suspected case of bed bugs at one of the city's newest high schools.
There's a suspected case of bed bugs at one of the city's newest high schools.
Chicago schools to stay open despite lawsuit's rejection
Chicago's mayor said the city's public schools will remain open until the end of the school year, despite a judge's decision Friday to toss a district lawsuit over education funding by the state of Illinois.
Chicago's mayor said the city's public schools will remain open until the end of the school year, despite a judge's decision Friday to toss a district lawsuit over education funding by the state of Illinois.
Illinois House votes to require cursive writing in schools
Don't toss the grammar-school composition paper yet.
Don't toss the grammar-school composition paper yet.
16th annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence
Its mission is to encourage education and help the public appreciate all aspects of fashion design and history. And now, the Driehaus Design Initiative is getting ready to host its fashion excellence awards for a 16th year.
Its mission is to encourage education and help the public appreciate all aspects of fashion design and history. And now, the Driehaus Design Initiative is getting ready to host its fashion excellence awards for a 16th year.