University of Illinois faculty union calls off strike

University of Illinois faculty union calls off strike

Classes at the University of Illinois' Champaign-Urbana campus are expected to resume on their normal schedules Monday after a faculty union reached a tentative contract agreement with the school and called off the remainder of its strike.

Classes at the University of Illinois' Champaign-Urbana campus are expected to resume on their normal schedules Monday after a faculty union reached a tentative contract agreement with the school and called off the remainder of its strike.

CTU: Teachers leaning away from May strike

CTU: Teachers leaning away from May strike

The Chicago Teachers Union appears to be backing off an end-of-year strike, citing concerns about losing health insurance as well as pay all summer, as the committee tasked with setting a strike date is to meet Wednesday, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

The Chicago Teachers Union appears to be backing off an end-of-year strike, citing concerns about losing health insurance as well as pay all summer, as the committee tasked with setting a strike date is to meet Wednesday, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

Chicago students, parents believe school principal removed as political payback

Chicago students, parents believe school principal removed as political payback

A school of heartbroken students and angry parents are going after Mayor Rahm Emanuel. They believe their beloved principal was abruptly removed for political payback.

A school of heartbroken students and angry parents are going after Mayor Rahm Emanuel. They believe their beloved principal was abruptly removed for political payback.

Karen Lewis: '100 percent' chance of Chicago teachers strike

Karen Lewis: '100 percent' chance of Chicago teachers strike

Parents of Chicago school children are starting to come to grips with the possibility of a teachers' strike later this spring.

Parents of Chicago school children are starting to come to grips with the possibility of a teachers' strike later this spring.

Rauner releases school funding breakdown

Rauner releases school funding breakdown

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner released figures Tuesday detailing how much each Illinois school district would receive next year under his education budget, setting the stage for another battle with Democrats who have their own proposal.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner released figures Tuesday detailing how much each Illinois school district would receive next year under his education budget, setting the stage for another battle with Democrats who have their own proposal.

Nearly 500 students mistakenly receive acceptance letters for coveted Chicago school

Nearly 500 students mistakenly receive acceptance letters for coveted Chicago school

A day after parents, who wanted to get their children into one of the city's top magnet schools, got a letter saying their application had been approved, Chicago Public Schools had to call nearly 500 families to rescind the letter.

A day after parents, who wanted to get their children into one of the city's top magnet schools, got a letter saying their application had been approved, Chicago Public Schools had to call nearly 500 families to rescind the letter.

Suburban Chicago college idling 29 workers, cutting costs

Suburban Chicago college idling 29 workers, cutting costs

A suburban Chicago community college has told 19 full-time and 10 part-time employees they'll lose their jobs June 30.

A suburban Chicago community college has told 19 full-time and 10 part-time employees they'll lose their jobs June 30.

Teachers who cross strike pickets on April 1 could owe pay to CTU

Teachers who cross strike pickets on April 1 could owe pay to CTU

Schools chief Forrest Claypool has encouraged teachers to show up at schools on Friday, the day their union called for a strike, saying they’ll get paid.

Schools chief Forrest Claypool has encouraged teachers to show up at schools on Friday, the day their union called for a strike, saying they’ll get paid.

Restaurant workers to join Chicago Teachers Union's 'Day of Action' strike

Restaurant workers to join Chicago Teachers Union's 'Day of Action' strike

Fast-food workers organized by the Fight for $15 group say they will join the Chicago Teachers Union when its members shut down schools April 1.

Fast-food workers organized by the Fight for $15 group say they will join the Chicago Teachers Union when its members shut down schools April 1.

VIDEO: Teacher knocks down special needs student

VIDEO: Teacher knocks down special needs student

A teacher in Georgia resigns after a security video is made public showing her intentionally knocking down a special needs student.

A teacher in Georgia resigns after a security video is made public showing her intentionally knocking down a special needs student.

Emory students frightened by "Trump 2016" signs written in chalk

Emory students frightened by "Trump 2016" signs written in chalk

Dozens of students at Emory University met with school president Jim Wagner to tell him that they're scared and traumatized by whoever's scribbling "Trump 2016" in chalk on campus property.

Dozens of students at Emory University met with school president Jim Wagner to tell him that they're scared and traumatized by whoever's scribbling "Trump 2016" in chalk on campus property.

Urban Prep holds 'pop-up class' at Daley Center

Urban Prep holds 'pop-up class' at Daley Center

Chicago's Urban Prep High School is celebrating its tenth anniversary by trying to change the way we look at young black men.

Chicago's Urban Prep High School is celebrating its tenth anniversary by trying to change the way we look at young black men.

5 ways to keep kids turning pages during National Reading Month

5 ways to keep kids turning pages during National Reading Month

More than half of American children are not read to each day, a situation that could be averted with a few handy pointers.

More than half of American children are not read to each day, a situation that could be averted with a few handy pointers.

Students raise thousands for fight against childhood cancer

Students raise thousands for fight against childhood cancer

Some elementary school students spent Friday getting rid of one of their prized possessions: Their hair. Lincoln Middle School in Park Ridge raised $125,000 to fight childhood cancer through St. Baldricks.

Some elementary school students spent Friday getting rid of one of their prized possessions: Their hair. Lincoln Middle School in Park Ridge raised $125,000 to fight childhood cancer through St. Baldricks.

Application process for One Summer Chicago opens

Application process for One Summer Chicago opens

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's “One Summer Chicago” program connects Chicago teens with an opportunity to earn a paycheck and get some real world experience.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's “One Summer Chicago” program connects Chicago teens with an opportunity to earn a paycheck and get some real world experience.

Northeastern Illinois University announces furlough days

Northeastern Illinois University announces furlough days

Officials of Northeastern Illinois University say 1,000 of the school's employees will be required to take one furlough day a week starting next week.

Officials of Northeastern Illinois University say 1,000 of the school's employees will be required to take one furlough day a week starting next week.

Parents furious over school superintendent's $30k credit card bill

Parents furious over school superintendent's $30k credit card bill

The former superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 ran up nearly $30,000 in questionable charges on a business credit card, and parents are furious, especially since the revelations come as the district prepares to close a school.

The former superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 ran up nearly $30,000 in questionable charges on a business credit card, and parents are furious, especially since the revelations come as the district prepares to close a school.

Chicago Public Schools sues its former CEO for $65 million

Chicago Public Schools sues its former CEO for $65 million

Chicago Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against its former CEO seeking more than $65 million in damages and civil penalties after she pleaded guilty to helping steer millions of dollars in no-bid contracts in return for kickbacks.

Chicago Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against its former CEO seeking more than $65 million in damages and civil penalties after she pleaded guilty to helping steer millions of dollars in no-bid contracts in return for kickbacks.