Budget stalemate erodes interest in some Illinois colleges

Budget stalemate erodes interest in some Illinois colleges

High school seniors' unease over the lack of state funding for Illinois universities is contributing to a drop in applications at a number of campuses, and the problem appears to primarily affect schools facing some of the toughest financial struggles.

High school seniors' unease over the lack of state funding for Illinois universities is contributing to a drop in applications at a number of campuses, and the problem appears to primarily affect schools facing some of the toughest financial struggles.

Illinois high school refuses to let Marine walk for graduation over dress code

Illinois high school refuses to let Marine walk for graduation over dress code

An Illinois high school has come under fire after officials refused to let a graduate, who is also a U.S. Marine, walk across the stage Thursday in her blues.

An Illinois high school has come under fire after officials refused to let a graduate, who is also a U.S. Marine, walk across the stage Thursday in her blues.

Water cut to Chicago school due to elevated lead level

Water cut to Chicago school due to elevated lead level

Water service to a Chicago public school has been cut after tests revealed an elevated lead level.

Water service to a Chicago public school has been cut after tests revealed an elevated lead level.

NIU trustees vote to rescind Dennis Hastert's honorary law degree

NIU trustees vote to rescind Dennis Hastert's honorary law degree

Northern Illinois University trustees have voted to rescind an honorary degree given to former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

Northern Illinois University trustees have voted to rescind an honorary degree given to former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

CPS CEO will travel to Springfield to fight against 'incredibly harmful' education cuts

CPS CEO will travel to Springfield to fight against 'incredibly harmful' education cuts

The head of Chicago’s Public Schools says he'll be heading to Springfield next week, hoping to convince lawmakers to change the school funding formula and avoid what he calls "incredibly harmful" cuts to education.;

The head of Chicago’s Public Schools says he'll be heading to Springfield next week, hoping to convince lawmakers to change the school funding formula and avoid what he calls "incredibly harmful" cuts to education.;

Local STEM students show off their dazzling inventions

Local STEM students show off their dazzling inventions

Instead of hitting the books, more than 800 Illinois high schoolers are solving real-world STEM challenges. 

Instead of hitting the books, more than 800 Illinois high schoolers are solving real-world STEM challenges. 

CPS prepares to cut more spending, staff

CPS prepares to cut more spending, staff

Chicago Public School principals began getting the bad news Tuesday that they must prepare to cut spending and staff by 26 percent, starting with summer school.

Chicago Public School principals began getting the bad news Tuesday that they must prepare to cut spending and staff by 26 percent, starting with summer school.

Illinois professors protest Gov. Rauner's board nomination

Illinois professors protest Gov. Rauner's board nomination

Gov. Bruce Rauner's choice to fill the college faculty slot on the Illinois Board of Higher Education has prompted backlash from faculty at the University of Illinois and across the state.

Gov. Bruce Rauner's choice to fill the college faculty slot on the Illinois Board of Higher Education has prompted backlash from faculty at the University of Illinois and across the state.

Low-income high schoolers to get grants for college courses

Low-income high schoolers to get grants for college courses

For the first time, thousands of low-income high-school students in nearly two dozen states will soon be able to get federal grants to take college courses for credit, part of a program the Obama administration plans to begin this summer.

For the first time, thousands of low-income high-school students in nearly two dozen states will soon be able to get federal grants to take college courses for credit, part of a program the Obama administration plans to begin this summer.

Supreme Court pick Garland to address grads at Illinois high school

Supreme Court pick Garland to address grads at Illinois high school

A principal in suburban Chicago says Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland will address this year's seniors at the high school where he graduated in 1970.

A principal in suburban Chicago says Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland will address this year's seniors at the high school where he graduated in 1970.

Illinois schools warn of closures, layoffs without budget

Illinois schools warn of closures, layoffs without budget

Illinois superintendents warned of school closures and staff layoffs Tuesday as they implored state lawmakers to pass a budget to give them certainty for the fall when the new academic year begins.

Illinois superintendents warned of school closures and staff layoffs Tuesday as they implored state lawmakers to pass a budget to give them certainty for the fall when the new academic year begins.

Western Illinois jail offers new online GED to inmates

Western Illinois jail offers new online GED to inmates

Inmates in a Western Illinois jail have a new opportunity to earn their GED, thanks to an online program developed by a nonprofit group based at Western Illinois University.

Inmates in a Western Illinois jail have a new opportunity to earn their GED, thanks to an online program developed by a nonprofit group based at Western Illinois University.

Illinois State boosts tuition for incoming students

Illinois State boosts tuition for incoming students

Illinois State University's board of trustees has approved a tuition increase for undergraduate students entering the school this fall.

Illinois State University's board of trustees has approved a tuition increase for undergraduate students entering the school this fall.

Illinois Senate approves $454 million more for colleges

Illinois Senate approves $454 million more for colleges

The Illinois Senate agreed Thursday to spend an additional $454 million on struggling colleges and universities, another stopgap measure as lawmakers continue an epic standoff over a full budget.

The Illinois Senate agreed Thursday to spend an additional $454 million on struggling colleges and universities, another stopgap measure as lawmakers continue an epic standoff over a full budget.

Suburban HS student close to achieving perfect attendance for 12 years

Suburban HS student close to achieving perfect attendance for 12 years

A south suburban high school student is nearing an accomplishment that would be considered astounding, except that his two older brothers did the same thing.

A south suburban high school student is nearing an accomplishment that would be considered astounding, except that his two older brothers did the same thing.

Analysis adds fuel to fight over Illinois school funding

Analysis adds fuel to fight over Illinois school funding

Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration on Wednesday released an analysis of a Democratic plan to change the way Illinois funds education, prompting more Republican criticism that it's a "major bailout" for Chicago Public Schools and fueling an increasingly contentious election-year fight.

Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration on Wednesday released an analysis of a Democratic plan to change the way Illinois funds education, prompting more Republican criticism that it's a "major bailout" for Chicago Public Schools and fueling an increasingly contentious election-year fight.

Chicago teen headed to college inspires others: 'Not an easy road, but worthwhile'

Chicago teen headed to college inspires others: 'Not an easy road, but worthwhile'

Growing up in some of Chicago’s tougher neighborhoods presents a very big challenge to young people who want more for their lives than the gangs and drug dealing they often see all around them.

Growing up in some of Chicago’s tougher neighborhoods presents a very big challenge to young people who want more for their lives than the gangs and drug dealing they often see all around them.

Transgender CPS students can now choose bathrooms of their 'gender identity'

Transgender CPS students can now choose bathrooms of their 'gender identity'

The nation's third-largest school district has outlined new rules allowing students access to bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity. 

The nation's third-largest school district has outlined new rules allowing students access to bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity. 

College of DuPage appoints its first female president

College of DuPage appoints its first female president

A retired Navy vice admiral is set to become the College of DuPage's first female president in the suburban Chicago school's 49-year history.

A retired Navy vice admiral is set to become the College of DuPage's first female president in the suburban Chicago school's 49-year history.