600 Springfield students sent home, lack physicals and shots
A central Illinois school district sent 600 students home from classes because they didn't have their required physicals and immunizations.
A central Illinois school district sent 600 students home from classes because they didn't have their required physicals and immunizations.
ITT Tech shutters all campuses after federal aid sanctions
The for-profit college chain ITT Educational Services is shutting down its campuses days after the U.S. Department of Education banned it from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid.
The for-profit college chain ITT Educational Services is shutting down its campuses days after the U.S. Department of Education banned it from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid.
University of Illinois re-evaluates global strategy
University of Illinois officials are re-evaluating the institution's international strategy because of uncertainty over the state budget, shelving a planned office in India.
University of Illinois officials are re-evaluating the institution's international strategy because of uncertainty over the state budget, shelving a planned office in India.
CPS students head back to class Tuesday
Summer break comes to an end Tuesday morning for 360-thousand Chicago public school students.
Summer break comes to an end Tuesday morning for 360-thousand Chicago public school students.
CPS adds 2 safe passage routes on South, West sides
Chicago Public Schools will add two new Safe Passage routes for the 2016-2017 school year in the Washington Park and East Garfield Park neighborhoods on the South and West sides.
Chicago Public Schools will add two new Safe Passage routes for the 2016-2017 school year in the Washington Park and East Garfield Park neighborhoods on the South and West sides.
U of Indianapolis gives all clear after campus evacuation due to possible bomb threat
The University of Indianapolis has given the all clear after ordering an immediate campus evacuation due to a possible bomb threat. All evening classes remain canceled for Thursday.
The University of Indianapolis has given the all clear after ordering an immediate campus evacuation due to a possible bomb threat. All evening classes remain canceled for Thursday.
University of Illinois 3rd-best party school in US
University of Wisconsin-Madison leaders are chafing under a state-imposed tuition freeze and the football team didn't crack the Top 25 preseason rankings. But no school in the country throws a better party, according to the Princeton Review's 2017 edition of "The Best 381 Colleges."
University of Wisconsin-Madison leaders are chafing under a state-imposed tuition freeze and the football team didn't crack the Top 25 preseason rankings. But no school in the country throws a better party, according to the Princeton Review's 2017 edition of "The Best 381 Colleges."
Waukegan schools to replace some pipes, water fountains
Officials say they will replace water fountains and pipes used for drinking water for preschoolers and kindergartners in Waukegan School District 60 after high lead levels were found.
Officials say they will replace water fountains and pipes used for drinking water for preschoolers and kindergartners in Waukegan School District 60 after high lead levels were found.
U of Chicago commits to no safe spaces, trigger warnings
Incoming freshmen at the University of Chicago have received a letter from the dean of students informing them of the school's commitment to free speech.
Incoming freshmen at the University of Chicago have received a letter from the dean of students informing them of the school's commitment to free speech.
Mayor Emanuel, CPS announce every classroom will be air conditioned by spring 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools leadership Monday announced that the District’s comprehensive air conditioning plan will be completed by spring 2017, which is one year ahead of the project’s scheduled completion date. Since 2011, the City of Chicago and CPS have made $135 million in investments to provide air conditioning to 222 schools. The remaining 61 schools without air...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools leadership Monday announced that the District’s comprehensive air conditioning plan will be completed by spring 2017, which is one year ahead of the project’s scheduled completion date. Since 2011, the City of Chicago and CPS have made $135 million in investments to provide air conditioning to 222 schools. The remaining 61 schools without air...
Will CTU avoid strike? Negotiating Thursday
A teachers strike seems to be a possibility for Chicago Public Schools as the first day of school approaches. The Chicago Teachers Union president said whether or not they hit the picket line is up to Chicago Public School officials.
A teachers strike seems to be a possibility for Chicago Public Schools as the first day of school approaches. The Chicago Teachers Union president said whether or not they hit the picket line is up to Chicago Public School officials.
CPS CEO says classroom cuts required without teacher concessions
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool says without concessions by teachers, cuts to the classroom will be necessary.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool says without concessions by teachers, cuts to the classroom will be necessary.
East Chicago school near lead contamination site shuttered
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) — The School City of East Chicago is moving students from a school next to a housing complex where soil is contaminated with lead.
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) — The School City of East Chicago is moving students from a school next to a housing complex where soil is contaminated with lead.
CPS proposes budget they call balanced, teachers doubtful
Chicago Public Schools officials say they have a proposed a budget for fiscal 2017 that is balanced.
Chicago Public Schools officials say they have a proposed a budget for fiscal 2017 that is balanced.
As kids head back to school, parents deal with "super lice"
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
Back to school sleep, scheduling tips
After a summer of sleeping in and lazy mornings, a rude awakening.
After a summer of sleeping in and lazy mornings, a rude awakening.
Chicago schools lays off 1,000, about half are teachers
Chicago Public Schools will lay off about 1,000 employees, nearly half of whom are teachers.
Chicago Public Schools will lay off about 1,000 employees, nearly half of whom are teachers.
Records: Chicago State paid millions to laid off workers
State records show that Chicago State University made millions of dollars in severance and unused vacation payments after mass layoffs due to a budget crisis.
State records show that Chicago State University made millions of dollars in severance and unused vacation payments after mass layoffs due to a budget crisis.
Chicago schools with high lead levels in drinking water totals 99
Chicago Public School officials say testing has found high levels of lead in the water of 99 of the district's schools.
Chicago Public School officials say testing has found high levels of lead in the water of 99 of the district's schools.
Rauner once called Chicago teachers 'virtually illiterate'
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner was forced to issue an apology Thursday for contending in an email sent in 2011 that half of Chicago Public Schools teachers "are virtually illiterate" and half of its principals are "incompetent."
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner was forced to issue an apology Thursday for contending in an email sent in 2011 that half of Chicago Public Schools teachers "are virtually illiterate" and half of its principals are "incompetent."