Alderman wants to use TIF money to help Chicago schools
Much deeper cuts will be needed to balance the CPS budget, unless it finds additional money. Some in the City Council are urging Mayor Emanuel to transfer so-called TIF funds to the schools.
Much deeper cuts will be needed to balance the CPS budget, unless it finds additional money. Some in the City Council are urging Mayor Emanuel to transfer so-called TIF funds to the schools.
Illinois urges college students to apply for financial aid
Illinois officials say college students should continue to apply for financial aid, even though the state budget impasse has put grants for needy students on hold.
Illinois officials say college students should continue to apply for financial aid, even though the state budget impasse has put grants for needy students on hold.
College-accrediting agency sends warning amid budget impasse
The state budget impasse could have "significant" consequences for the public colleges and universities in Illinois, according to a higher-education accrediting agency.
The state budget impasse could have "significant" consequences for the public colleges and universities in Illinois, according to a higher-education accrediting agency.
Chicago State students, faculty protest budget impasse
Chicago State University students and faculty members took to the streets to protest the Illinois budget standoff that is threatening to force the closing of the school.
Chicago State University students and faculty members took to the streets to protest the Illinois budget standoff that is threatening to force the closing of the school.
No injuries reported after smoke prompts evacuation of Batavia school
Holy Cross Catholic School in west suburban Batavia was evacuated Monday morning after smoke was reported inside the building, but no injuries were reported.
Holy Cross Catholic School in west suburban Batavia was evacuated Monday morning after smoke was reported inside the building, but no injuries were reported.
Fraternity, U of Chicago leaders condemn racist emails
The University of Chicago and leaders of Alpha Epsilon Pi on Thursday condemned emails circulated by members of the fraternity that contained racist and other insulting language.
The University of Chicago and leaders of Alpha Epsilon Pi on Thursday condemned emails circulated by members of the fraternity that contained racist and other insulting language.
Racist emails leaked from University of Chicago frat
Numerous emails with racially offensive undertones were shared between frat brothers at the University of Chicago.
Numerous emails with racially offensive undertones were shared between frat brothers at the University of Chicago.
Teachers union rejects CPS contract offer
The Chicago Teachers Union’s “Big Bargaining Team” voted unanimously on Monday to reject a four-year contract offer, the union announced Monday afternoon.
The Chicago Teachers Union’s “Big Bargaining Team” voted unanimously on Monday to reject a four-year contract offer, the union announced Monday afternoon.
New method leaves some students off Illinois exam rosters
Some Illinois students are being left out of certain state exams under a new practice that gives school administrators flexibility to filter testing rosters.
Some Illinois students are being left out of certain state exams under a new practice that gives school administrators flexibility to filter testing rosters.
CTU says they've received 'serious offer' from CPS
"After a period of intense and difficult bargaining, the CTU has received a serious offer from Chicago Public Schools."
"After a period of intense and difficult bargaining, the CTU has received a serious offer from Chicago Public Schools."
Report finds improvements in CPS arts education
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - "Be Creative" is a campaign by the non-profit organization Ingenuity Inc.
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - "Be Creative" is a campaign by the non-profit organization Ingenuity Inc.
Chicago Public Schools delays $875 million borrowing effort
Chicago Public Schools officials have decided to delay $875 million in planned borrowing as investors consider whether to bet on the cash-strapped district's bonds.
Chicago Public Schools officials have decided to delay $875 million in planned borrowing as investors consider whether to bet on the cash-strapped district's bonds.
Western Illinois laying off 30 as it waits for state money
Western Illinois University is firing 30 faculty members as the school tries to cut costs while it waits for long-overdue state funding.
Western Illinois University is firing 30 faculty members as the school tries to cut costs while it waits for long-overdue state funding.
Chicago schools CEO wants predecessor to cough up millions
The head of the Chicago Public Schools is demanding his predecessor reimburse the financially troubled school district about $10 million.
The head of the Chicago Public Schools is demanding his predecessor reimburse the financially troubled school district about $10 million.
CPS set to announce layoffs Friday
The head of the Chicago Public Schools says the district will lay off some of its central office staff on Friday.
The head of the Chicago Public Schools says the district will lay off some of its central office staff on Friday.
Rauner, GOP leaders want state takeover of Chicago schools
Backed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, top Illinois Republicans called Wednesday for a state takeover of the financially troubled Chicago Public Schools, which faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit that could lead to thousands of teacher layoffs and a possible strike in a matter of months.
Backed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, top Illinois Republicans called Wednesday for a state takeover of the financially troubled Chicago Public Schools, which faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit that could lead to thousands of teacher layoffs and a possible strike in a matter of months.
U of Illinois freezes in-state tuition for 2nd year straight
University of Illinois trustees have frozen tuition for in-state students even as they learned the school has covered $671 million in expenses because of the lack of a state budget.
University of Illinois trustees have frozen tuition for in-state students even as they learned the school has covered $671 million in expenses because of the lack of a state budget.
University presidents say schools hurting without budget
Illinois' nine public university presidents say in a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders that a failure to approve a budget soon could leave higher education damaged beyond repair.
Illinois' nine public university presidents say in a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders that a failure to approve a budget soon could leave higher education damaged beyond repair.
Come March, budget battle to leave Chicago State broke
Like all of Illinois' nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, though, the predominantly black school on Chicago's South Side says it won't have the money to pay its employees.
Like all of Illinois' nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, though, the predominantly black school on Chicago's South Side says it won't have the money to pay its employees.
CPS, teachers negotiating contract on MLK day
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Thousands of Chicago Public School teachers are on the brink of being fired.
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Thousands of Chicago Public School teachers are on the brink of being fired.