Rauner aide blasts university 'cronyism' amid funding debate
Gov. Bruce Rauner took a shot at "waste" and "cronyism" in public universities Wednesday, telling lawmakers through a surrogate that schools should be more accountable for their spending before the state finds money for tuition grants which Democrats are pushing.
Gov. Bruce Rauner took a shot at "waste" and "cronyism" in public universities Wednesday, telling lawmakers through a surrogate that schools should be more accountable for their spending before the state finds money for tuition grants which Democrats are pushing.
Illinois school districts report trouble filling positions
More than half of Illinois school districts responding to a recent survey say they're having trouble filling teaching positions. Three-quarters say they're seeing fewer qualified candidates than in previous years.
More than half of Illinois school districts responding to a recent survey say they're having trouble filling teaching positions. Three-quarters say they're seeing fewer qualified candidates than in previous years.
Half of Illinois schools won't keep fronting MAP grant money
A survey of Illinois colleges shows nearly half of those responding say they won't front income-based state grants for students this spring.
A survey of Illinois colleges shows nearly half of those responding say they won't front income-based state grants for students this spring.
U of Illinois bans hoverboards in dorms, may go further
The University of Illinois' flagship campus is telling students not to bring hoverboards to school when they return from the holiday break.
The University of Illinois' flagship campus is telling students not to bring hoverboards to school when they return from the holiday break.
Illinois school safety group offers preliminary suggestions
Illinois educators should explore sharing private student information with local officials when facing potential emergencies and train students to speak up about suspicious activities, a group studying school safety has recommended.
Illinois educators should explore sharing private student information with local officials when facing potential emergencies and train students to speak up about suspicious activities, a group studying school safety has recommended.
Chicago-area college professor disputes university accounts
The professor of a Christian college who asserted Christians and Muslims worship the same God said Wednesday that her views are in line with the suburban Chicago college's mission and disputed university accounts of interactions with administrators who've taken steps to fire her.
The professor of a Christian college who asserted Christians and Muslims worship the same God said Wednesday that her views are in line with the suburban Chicago college's mission and disputed university accounts of interactions with administrators who've taken steps to fire her.
Moody's lowers Chicago Public Schools' dismal credit rating
A major ratings agency has downgraded Chicago Public Schools' already dismal credit rating, citing the district's "precarious" financial situation and unbalanced 2016 budget.
A major ratings agency has downgraded Chicago Public Schools' already dismal credit rating, citing the district's "precarious" financial situation and unbalanced 2016 budget.
Illinois switches from ACT, will give students SAT instead
CHICAGO (AP) — The state of Illinois will stop giving the ACT college entrance exam and instead has contracted to give high school juniors the rival SAT, according to state records.
CHICAGO (AP) — The state of Illinois will stop giving the ACT college entrance exam and instead has contracted to give high school juniors the rival SAT, according to state records.
State watchdog investigating NIU President Doug Baker
A state watchdog agency has been investigating Northern Illinois University President Doug Baker for months, and the university has paid tens of thousands of dollars for his legal representation.
A state watchdog agency has been investigating Northern Illinois University President Doug Baker for months, and the university has paid tens of thousands of dollars for his legal representation.
CPS offers contract that includes teacher raises with a caveat
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool on Tuesday said he’s offered the Chicago Teachers Union a four-year contract proposal, which would require a “short-term sacrifice” by teachers to make up for a pension shortfall but also provide a gradual raise, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool on Tuesday said he’s offered the Chicago Teachers Union a four-year contract proposal, which would require a “short-term sacrifice” by teachers to make up for a pension shortfall but also provide a gradual raise, the Sun-Times is reporting.
School principal bans Santa, Thanksgiving and Pledge of Allegiance
A public school principal in New York has banned Santa Claus, Thanksgiving and the Pledge of Allegiance at her school, according to a report.
A public school principal in New York has banned Santa Claus, Thanksgiving and the Pledge of Allegiance at her school, according to a report.
Study: NIU brings $900 million a year to region's economy
A recent study from Northern Illinois University found the school contributes about $900 million a year to the regional economy.
A recent study from Northern Illinois University found the school contributes about $900 million a year to the regional economy.
Chicago teachers say union strike vote totals ready next week
The Chicago Teachers Union says official vote totals for a strike authorization will likely be available early next week.
The Chicago Teachers Union says official vote totals for a strike authorization will likely be available early next week.
Local free community college plans may be template for US
An economic engine. A jumpstart for lower-income students. A partnership with businesses to groom a workforce. The idea of free community college has been touted as all these, by President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, and some Republicans.
An economic engine. A jumpstart for lower-income students. A partnership with businesses to groom a workforce. The idea of free community college has been touted as all these, by President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, and some Republicans.
Admitting ‘flawed' formula, CPS restores nearly 150 special ed positions
After considering principal appeals about special education cuts, Chicago Public Schools has restored almost 150 special education positions systemwide, the Sun-Times is reporting.
After considering principal appeals about special education cuts, Chicago Public Schools has restored almost 150 special education positions systemwide, the Sun-Times is reporting.
N. Illinois University removes Bibles from campus hotel
Bibles can no longer be found in the rooms of Northern Illinois University's campus hotel after a secular group complained it had no place in nightstands.
Bibles can no longer be found in the rooms of Northern Illinois University's campus hotel after a secular group complained it had no place in nightstands.
3 Chicago charter schools will be closing down
Three charter schools in Chicago are set to close, and a fourth school's fate will be determined next month.
Three charter schools in Chicago are set to close, and a fourth school's fate will be determined next month.
Chicago HS students return home from Paris following deadly attacks
It was an emotional welcome home Monday night as parents of Chicago Public high school students hugged their loved ones upon them returning from Paris for the first time.
It was an emotional welcome home Monday night as parents of Chicago Public high school students hugged their loved ones upon them returning from Paris for the first time.
Illinois students of for-profit schools to get debt relief
About 2,700 Illinois students of for-profit universities run by a Pittsburgh firm will have more than $3 million in loans forgiven under a national settlement announced Monday by federal officials and several state attorneys general.
About 2,700 Illinois students of for-profit universities run by a Pittsburgh firm will have more than $3 million in loans forgiven under a national settlement announced Monday by federal officials and several state attorneys general.
Argo High School evacuated due to gas leak
Because of the gas leak, students are not allowed to renter the building to gather their belongings. We do not expect students to have access to the building for at least the next several hours.
Because of the gas leak, students are not allowed to renter the building to gather their belongings. We do not expect students to have access to the building for at least the next several hours.