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
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 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
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
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.
Chicago Teachers Union decides against taking strike vote
The Chicago Teachers Union has decided against striking over the lack of a contract, for now.
The Chicago Teachers Union has decided against striking over the lack of a contract, for now.
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'
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'
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
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.
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
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.
CSU holds early graduation ceremony due to lack of funds
Chicago State University is cutting more jobs despite a partial payment from Springfield.
Chicago State University is cutting more jobs despite a partial payment from Springfield.
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
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
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
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.
Some CTU members oppose Friday's 'Day of Action'
The Chicago Teachers Union claims it won't be a conventional strike.
The Chicago Teachers Union claims it won't be a conventional strike.
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
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.