ASPIRA charter network teachers overwhelmingly vote to strike
The union representing more than 100 teachers, counselors and educational support staff in the four-school ASPIRA charter network voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
The union representing more than 100 teachers, counselors and educational support staff in the four-school ASPIRA charter network voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Chicago principals told not to allow immigration agent in schools
Chicago Public Schools principals have been instructed by district officials not to let federal immigration authorities inside district buildings unless they have a criminal warrant.
Chicago Public Schools principals have been instructed by district officials not to let federal immigration authorities inside district buildings unless they have a criminal warrant.
St. Laurence High School to go coed, welcome Queen of Peace girls
The current boys-only enrollment policy at St. Laurence High School will be changed to allow girls from the soon-to-be-shuttered Queen of Peace High School attend next school year.
The current boys-only enrollment policy at St. Laurence High School will be changed to allow girls from the soon-to-be-shuttered Queen of Peace High School attend next school year.
Republicans lodge ethics complaint over CPS letter
Chicago's Republican Party chairman has filed an ethics complaint with the public schools' inspector general, contending the district's CEO used public funds to engage in political activity.
Chicago's Republican Party chairman has filed an ethics complaint with the public schools' inspector general, contending the district's CEO used public funds to engage in political activity.
Rauner official hits schools head for freezing some spending
In an open letter to parents of Chicago Public School students, the Rauner administration is defending its efforts on the district's behalf.
In an open letter to parents of Chicago Public School students, the Rauner administration is defending its efforts on the district's behalf.
Pence breaks tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education
Vice President Mike Pence has just broken a tie vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Vice President Mike Pence has just broken a tie vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Chicago schools hit by new cuts
Chicago Public Schools officials say the district is freezing millions of dollars in discretionary spending due to Gov. Bruce Rauner's lack of action.
Chicago Public Schools officials say the district is freezing millions of dollars in discretionary spending due to Gov. Bruce Rauner's lack of action.
Friends, coworkers help teacher's aide win car from Lakeland dealership
Before sunrise, Sue Campbell was pounding the pavement. The teacher's aid at Spessard Holland Elementary would wake up at 4 a.m. to walk six miles to work.
Before sunrise, Sue Campbell was pounding the pavement. The teacher's aid at Spessard Holland Elementary would wake up at 4 a.m. to walk six miles to work.
Classes to resume Friday at Wauconda HS after bomb threat
Police have two Wauconda High School students in custody after they allegedly made threats against the school.
Police have two Wauconda High School students in custody after they allegedly made threats against the school.
Group recommends Illinois school funding fix; future unclear
A bipartisan group of lawmakers and other officials reached agreement Wednesday on a plan to bring more equity to the way Illinois funds its schools, although enacting the blueprint could be tricky amid the state's budget stalemate.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers and other officials reached agreement Wednesday on a plan to bring more equity to the way Illinois funds its schools, although enacting the blueprint could be tricky amid the state's budget stalemate.
U of Illinois, Northwestern, U of Chicago decry travel ban
Illinois universities are speaking out against President Donald Trump's sweeping travel ban that has left some students and professors stranded abroad.
Illinois universities are speaking out against President Donald Trump's sweeping travel ban that has left some students and professors stranded abroad.
Parents demand answers after school water found with unsafe levels of bacteria
School officials in south suburban Crete are hoping they'll be able to turn the water back on Wednesday.
School officials in south suburban Crete are hoping they'll be able to turn the water back on Wednesday.
Chicago State University's spending raises questions
Documents obtained by the Chicago Tribune say Chicago State University spent about $200,000 during the past two years to lobby state lawmakers.
Documents obtained by the Chicago Tribune say Chicago State University spent about $200,000 during the past two years to lobby state lawmakers.
CPS considers privatization
Chicago Public Schools officials are considering putting all district school buildings under the management of private companies to handle pest control, snow removal and building repairs.
Chicago Public Schools officials are considering putting all district school buildings under the management of private companies to handle pest control, snow removal and building repairs.
U of Illinois trustees endorse plan to increase enrollment
University of Illinois' board of trustees on Thursday endorsed an ambitious plan from the system's president to increase enrollment by nearly 15 percent at its three campuses over the next five years.
University of Illinois' board of trustees on Thursday endorsed an ambitious plan from the system's president to increase enrollment by nearly 15 percent at its three campuses over the next five years.
Chicago colleges to host 1st federal cybersecurity training
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the federal Department of Defense hope a new program will turn the city into a place where college students can learn how to out-hack computer hackers.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the federal Department of Defense hope a new program will turn the city into a place where college students can learn how to out-hack computer hackers.
AG Lisa Madigan alleges fraud at student loan company
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is suing the nation's largest student loan company, alleging unfair and deceptive practices with lending and debt collection.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is suing the nation's largest student loan company, alleging unfair and deceptive practices with lending and debt collection.
Study: Illinois is short 600 school substitutes a day
A survey of Illinois public school districts finds administrators are scrambling to find substitute teachers for as many as 600 classrooms a day.
A survey of Illinois public school districts finds administrators are scrambling to find substitute teachers for as many as 600 classrooms a day.
Rauner recommends Vallas for Chicago State trustees chairman
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday that he wants former political rival and veteran school administrator Paul Vallas to be chairman of Chicago State University's Board of Trustees as part of efforts to help the struggling school overcome academic and financial problems tied to the state budget crisis.
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday that he wants former political rival and veteran school administrator Paul Vallas to be chairman of Chicago State University's Board of Trustees as part of efforts to help the struggling school overcome academic and financial problems tied to the state budget crisis.
CPS to force staffers to take four unpaid furlough days
Staring down a $215 million budget hole it blames on the governor, Chicago Public Schools announced Friday it’ll make all staffers take four unpaid furlough days this spring on dates when children aren’t scheduled to be in class, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Staring down a $215 million budget hole it blames on the governor, Chicago Public Schools announced Friday it’ll make all staffers take four unpaid furlough days this spring on dates when children aren’t scheduled to be in class, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.