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.
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...