Rauner names ex-Rep. Cross to lead higher education board
Gov. Bruce Rauner has named the former Republican leader of the Illinois House to serve as chairman of the state board that oversees colleges and universities.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has named the former Republican leader of the Illinois House to serve as chairman of the state board that oversees colleges and universities.
Parkland College to lay off employees over budget impasse
Parkland College's president says it will lay off about nine employees after Tuesday because of the state budget deadlock.
Parkland College's president says it will lay off about nine employees after Tuesday because of the state budget deadlock.
Proposed bill would send millions in aid to state universities
Chicago State University announced Tuesday that it's cutting the semester short, blaming the State of Illinois' failure to approve a government budget.
Chicago State University announced Tuesday that it's cutting the semester short, blaming the State of Illinois' failure to approve a government budget.
Chicago principal says school fights are being fueled by social media
A fight at a south side Chicago charter school is prompting a social media crackdown.
A fight at a south side Chicago charter school is prompting a social media crackdown.
Gov. Rauner vetoes MAP grant, community college funding plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a proposal Friday to fund community college and tuition grants that help students pay for college because he said the state doesn't have the money.
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a proposal Friday to fund community college and tuition grants that help students pay for college because he said the state doesn't have the money.
Local school districts mull later start time
BARRINGTON, Ill. (FOX 32 News) - A sleepy brain can't learn, that's the theory behind why students should start school later in the morning.
BARRINGTON, Ill. (FOX 32 News) - A sleepy brain can't learn, that's the theory behind why students should start school later in the morning.
Winning student-designed meal will be served in CPS
Students across the city had the chance to try a meal Wednesday designed by their peers that won first place in a healthy cooking contest in October.
Students across the city had the chance to try a meal Wednesday designed by their peers that won first place in a healthy cooking contest in October.
Suburban school district forms transgender access policy
A suburban Chicago high school district is considering a district-wide policy that would give transgender students access to school facilities.
A suburban Chicago high school district is considering a district-wide policy that would give transgender students access to school facilities.
SAT to replace ACT as college entrance exam in Illinois
A new college entrance exam is coming to Illinois. The test known as the SAT is replacing the ACT.
A new college entrance exam is coming to Illinois. The test known as the SAT is replacing the ACT.
U of Illinois menorah damaged for a third time
A 9-foot-tall menorah at a University of Illinois Jewish student center has been damaged for a third time in less than a year. The center's rabbi believes school leaders haven't taken a strong enough stand against the vandalism.
A 9-foot-tall menorah at a University of Illinois Jewish student center has been damaged for a third time in less than a year. The center's rabbi believes school leaders haven't taken a strong enough stand against the vandalism.
Chicago school district makes $41 million midyear budget cut
Chicago Public Schools have slashed millions of dollars from school budgets, forcing principals to refigure their plans with the second semester just underway.
Chicago Public Schools have slashed millions of dollars from school budgets, forcing principals to refigure their plans with the second semester just underway.
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.