University of Missouri frat allegedly taught new members to use date rape drugs
A fraternity at the University of Missouri allegedly taught its new recruits how to use date rape drugs on women, according to disciplinary records.
A fraternity at the University of Missouri allegedly taught its new recruits how to use date rape drugs on women, according to disciplinary records.
A look at TIF money that helped seal Chicago teacher deal
Part of the tentative deal between the nation's third-largest school district and the Chicago Teachers Union involves using $88 million from the millions of dollars the city takes in each year from its special taxing districts. Here's a look at how the at-times controversial tax increment financing, or TIF, funds work:
Part of the tentative deal between the nation's third-largest school district and the Chicago Teachers Union involves using $88 million from the millions of dollars the city takes in each year from its special taxing districts. Here's a look at how the at-times controversial tax increment financing, or TIF, funds work:
Officials, parents worry Chicago schools deal won't stick
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district pulled back from a threatened strike after a tentative last-minute contract agreement that Chicago officials acknowledged Tuesday may amount to a temporary fix and parents worried would fall apart.
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district pulled back from a threatened strike after a tentative last-minute contract agreement that Chicago officials acknowledged Tuesday may amount to a temporary fix and parents worried would fall apart.
Chicago teachers, district reach tentative deal; no strike
Chicago teachers and the nation's third-largest school district struck a tentative deal on a new contract late Monday, averting what would have been the second major strike since 2012 for Chicago Public Schools just hours before union members were set to hit the picket lines.
Chicago teachers and the nation's third-largest school district struck a tentative deal on a new contract late Monday, averting what would have been the second major strike since 2012 for Chicago Public Schools just hours before union members were set to hit the picket lines.
University of Illinois among highest campus enrollment in US
Enrollment totals for this fall show the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign is the seventh-largest public university campus in the country with 44,880 students.
Enrollment totals for this fall show the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign is the seventh-largest public university campus in the country with 44,880 students.
Chicago teachers, school officials look to avert strike
Contract negotiations between Chicago teachers and officials in the nation's third-largest school district will happen throughout the weekend in hopes of reaching a deal to avert a strike.
Contract negotiations between Chicago teachers and officials in the nation's third-largest school district will happen throughout the weekend in hopes of reaching a deal to avert a strike.
Officials set contingency plans for possible teachers strike
Chicago officials say all schools will remain open if there's a teachers strike this month.
Chicago officials say all schools will remain open if there's a teachers strike this month.
Chicago schools cites drop in enrollment for new layoffs
Chicago Public Schools has announced it will lay off about 250 teachers and staff members due to a steeper-than-expected decline in enrollment.
Chicago Public Schools has announced it will lay off about 250 teachers and staff members due to a steeper-than-expected decline in enrollment.
A closer look as deadline for Chicago teachers strike nears
Teachers in the country's third-largest city have cranked up the heat in contract talks, threatening to go on strike in less than two weeks.
Teachers in the country's third-largest city have cranked up the heat in contract talks, threatening to go on strike in less than two weeks.
Hollywood screenwriters booked for DePaul conference
Screenwriters for three Hollywood movie blockbusters and several television shows will be among the speakers at the DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts' annual Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference.
Screenwriters for three Hollywood movie blockbusters and several television shows will be among the speakers at the DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts' annual Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference.
Chicago teachers set Oct. 11 strike date if deal not reached
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday threatened to strike if no agreement is reached on a contract with Chicago Public Schools by Oct. 11.
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday threatened to strike if no agreement is reached on a contract with Chicago Public Schools by Oct. 11.
CPS hiring review follows arrest of teacher with previous record
Chicago Public Schools is reviewing hiring practices after a former teacher with convictions for peeping and prowling was accused of hiding a camera in a school bathroom.
Chicago Public Schools is reviewing hiring practices after a former teacher with convictions for peeping and prowling was accused of hiding a camera in a school bathroom.
Chicago teachers vote to authorize strike in contract talks
Teachers in the nation's third-largest public school district have overwhelmingly voted in support of a strike, though the earliest one could occur is mid-October.
Teachers in the nation's third-largest public school district have overwhelmingly voted in support of a strike, though the earliest one could occur is mid-October.
Sources: CTU strike could come around Columbus Day
The Chicago Teachers Union is preparing for another strike. Sources say the walkout could come next month, around Columbus Day.
The Chicago Teachers Union is preparing for another strike. Sources say the walkout could come next month, around Columbus Day.
Illinois schools eliminating zero-tolerance policies
Illinois schools are now required to limit long-term suspensions and expulsions under a new law that also eliminates the use of zero-tolerance policies used to severely punish students for certain offenses.
Illinois schools are now required to limit long-term suspensions and expulsions under a new law that also eliminates the use of zero-tolerance policies used to severely punish students for certain offenses.
Illinois education board begins reworking expulsion rules
Illinois education officials are beginning to draft legislation that would prohibit school districts from dropping students from enrollment lists because they don't meet minimum academic and attendance standards.
Illinois education officials are beginning to draft legislation that would prohibit school districts from dropping students from enrollment lists because they don't meet minimum academic and attendance standards.
Chicago State president quits after 9 months, gets $600,000
Trustees at financially troubled Chicago State University voted Friday to approve a separation agreement that includes a $600,000 payment for President Thomas Calhoun Jr. after he spent just nine months on the job.
Trustees at financially troubled Chicago State University voted Friday to approve a separation agreement that includes a $600,000 payment for President Thomas Calhoun Jr. after he spent just nine months on the job.
ITT students encouraged to sign up at community colleges
Seven-hundred and fifty Illinois students are among thousands nationwide who were caught off guard this week when ITT Tech closed its doors.
Seven-hundred and fifty Illinois students are among thousands nationwide who were caught off guard this week when ITT Tech closed its doors.
Threat of strike looms over start of Chicago school year
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district will vote this month on whether they want to strike as contract talks with Chicago Public Schools ramp up again.
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district will vote this month on whether they want to strike as contract talks with Chicago Public Schools ramp up again.
Chicago teachers to vote on strike authorization this month
The Chicago Teachers Union's House of Delegates has decided union members will vote later this month on a strike authorization.
The Chicago Teachers Union's House of Delegates has decided union members will vote later this month on a strike authorization.