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."
New University of Illinois chancellor to start by listening
The University of Illinois' new chancellor said Wednesday that he will spend his first 100 days on the job listening and asking questions instead of announcing grand plans for the school.
The University of Illinois' new chancellor said Wednesday that he will spend his first 100 days on the job listening and asking questions instead of announcing grand plans for the school.
Jesse White throws 'Trunk Party' for college-bound students
The year is flying by and before you know it, college students will once again be flooding campuses.
The year is flying by and before you know it, college students will once again be flooding campuses.
CPS principals relieved after avoiding steep budget cuts
Just weeks after warning that a billion dollar budget deficit could prevent schools from opening this fall, the head of Chicago Public Schools says the financial picture is now much better.
Just weeks after warning that a billion dollar budget deficit could prevent schools from opening this fall, the head of Chicago Public Schools says the financial picture is now much better.
U of Illinois president hopes to again freeze tuition
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says he plans to propose a third consecutive tuition freeze for the university's three campuses.
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says he plans to propose a third consecutive tuition freeze for the university's three campuses.
Illinois schools to change student discipline actions
Schools throughout Illinois are scrambling to find alternative ways to discipline students ahead of new requirements.
Schools throughout Illinois are scrambling to find alternative ways to discipline students ahead of new requirements.
Illinois budget uncertainty could affect tuition grants
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has warned that continued uncertainty over state funding for tuition-assistance grants could jeopardize the academic success of thousands of low-income college students.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has warned that continued uncertainty over state funding for tuition-assistance grants could jeopardize the academic success of thousands of low-income college students.
Emanuel says Chicago schools will open on time this fall
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the partial budget passed by the Illinois Legislature will relieve financial pressures on the city's public schools and will allow them to open in the fall.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the partial budget passed by the Illinois Legislature will relieve financial pressures on the city's public schools and will allow them to open in the fall.
CPS, parents meet to discuss high lead levels in water at schools
The number of schools with high lead levels in Chicago keeps rising.
The number of schools with high lead levels in Chicago keeps rising.
Fun in the sun: Ways to keep CPS students active this summer
As Chicago Public Schools students head into the weekend, the magic number is two.
As Chicago Public Schools students head into the weekend, the magic number is two.
Archdiocese closing two Catholic schools in Chicago
Because of declining enrollment and financial difficulties over the past several years, two Chicago Catholic schools won’t reopen in the fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday.
Because of declining enrollment and financial difficulties over the past several years, two Chicago Catholic schools won’t reopen in the fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday.