Illinois AG says girl can use medical marijuana at school
The Illinois attorney general's office on Friday told a federal court it will allow a suburban Chicago school district to administer medical marijuana to an 11-year-old leukemia patient to treat her for seizure disorders
The Illinois attorney general's office on Friday told a federal court it will allow a suburban Chicago school district to administer medical marijuana to an 11-year-old leukemia patient to treat her for seizure disorders
Chicago judge refuses to order school to suspend transgender policy
A federal judge in Chicago won't force a suburban school district to suspend a policy that enables transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice, concluding in a new ruling that decades-old anti-discrimination statutes extend to students whose gender identity isn't conventional.
A federal judge in Chicago won't force a suburban school district to suspend a policy that enables transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice, concluding in a new ruling that decades-old anti-discrimination statutes extend to students whose gender identity isn't conventional.
Grandmother, granddaughter graduate from Chicago State University together
It isn't every day that a grandmother graduates from college but a grandmother graduating from college along with her granddaughter is almost unheard of. It happened Thursday at Chicago State University as 25-year-old Karea Berry and her grandmother Belinda earned their degrees.
It isn't every day that a grandmother graduates from college but a grandmother graduating from college along with her granddaughter is almost unheard of. It happened Thursday at Chicago State University as 25-year-old Karea Berry and her grandmother Belinda earned their degrees.
CPS CEO Forrest Claypool resigns amid ethics probe
The head of Chicago's public schools system on Friday stepped down from his job amid allegations by the system's inspector general that he engaged in a "full-blown cover-up" to block an ethics investigation.
The head of Chicago's public schools system on Friday stepped down from his job amid allegations by the system's inspector general that he engaged in a "full-blown cover-up" to block an ethics investigation.
University of Chicago grad students vote to unionize
Graduate students at the University of Chicago voted Thursday to form a union.
Graduate students at the University of Chicago voted Thursday to form a union.
California makes the first year of community college free
The first year of community college will be free for thousands of California students under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
The first year of community college will be free for thousands of California students under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Local company's new tool helps with student loan debt, saves you money
The statistics are staggering. Tens of millions of Americans are drowning in more than a trillion dollars of student loan debt.
The statistics are staggering. Tens of millions of Americans are drowning in more than a trillion dollars of student loan debt.
Graduation rate for CPS students highest ever
Tuesday is the first day of school for 380-thousand students in Chicago.
Tuesday is the first day of school for 380-thousand students in Chicago.
Rauner to sign new school funding formula: Another tax hike, though?
Governor Rauner plans to sign into law Thursday a new formula for computing state aid to local schools across Illinois.
Governor Rauner plans to sign into law Thursday a new formula for computing state aid to local schools across Illinois.
Illinois Senate votes to override governor's plan to strip Chicago of millions in education money
The Illinois State Senate worked all day Sunday and voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a school funding proposal.
The Illinois State Senate worked all day Sunday and voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a school funding proposal.
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.