U of Illinois president hopes to again freeze tuition
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says he plans to propose a third consecutive tuition freeze for the university's three campuses.
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says he plans to propose a third consecutive tuition freeze for the university's three campuses.
Illinois schools to change student discipline actions
Schools throughout Illinois are scrambling to find alternative ways to discipline students ahead of new requirements.
Schools throughout Illinois are scrambling to find alternative ways to discipline students ahead of new requirements.
Illinois budget uncertainty could affect tuition grants
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has warned that continued uncertainty over state funding for tuition-assistance grants could jeopardize the academic success of thousands of low-income college students.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has warned that continued uncertainty over state funding for tuition-assistance grants could jeopardize the academic success of thousands of low-income college students.
Emanuel says Chicago schools will open on time this fall
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the partial budget passed by the Illinois Legislature will relieve financial pressures on the city's public schools and will allow them to open in the fall.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the partial budget passed by the Illinois Legislature will relieve financial pressures on the city's public schools and will allow them to open in the fall.
CPS, parents meet to discuss high lead levels in water at schools
The number of schools with high lead levels in Chicago keeps rising.
The number of schools with high lead levels in Chicago keeps rising.
Fun in the sun: Ways to keep CPS students active this summer
As Chicago Public Schools students head into the weekend, the magic number is two.
As Chicago Public Schools students head into the weekend, the magic number is two.
Archdiocese closing two Catholic schools in Chicago
Because of declining enrollment and financial difficulties over the past several years, two Chicago Catholic schools won’t reopen in the fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday.
Because of declining enrollment and financial difficulties over the past several years, two Chicago Catholic schools won’t reopen in the fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday.
Chicago Public Library giving away 1 million books to kids
The Chicago Public Library is giving away more than 1 million books to kids across the city to encourage them to read this summer and develop their own personal libraries.
The Chicago Public Library is giving away more than 1 million books to kids across the city to encourage them to read this summer and develop their own personal libraries.
Group of Chicago aldermen demands hearings on lead in water
Elevated lead levels have been found in water in five more Chicago public schools, bringing to 19 the number of buildings where tests have uncovered levels that exceed a federal standard of 15 parts per billion.
Elevated lead levels have been found in water in five more Chicago public schools, bringing to 19 the number of buildings where tests have uncovered levels that exceed a federal standard of 15 parts per billion.
CPS: 12 schools test positive for elevated levels of lead
Twelve Chicago schools have tested positive for elevated levels of lead in their water.
Twelve Chicago schools have tested positive for elevated levels of lead in their water.
Data: Many Illinois schools cut back on physical education
Data released by the Illinois State Board of Education show many schools in the state have cut back on days of physical education on class schedules.
Data released by the Illinois State Board of Education show many schools in the state have cut back on days of physical education on class schedules.
Downstate school districts want same things CPS is demanding
The fight over school funding can sometimes be over-simplified as - Chicago against the rest of the state.
The fight over school funding can sometimes be over-simplified as - Chicago against the rest of the state.
Superintendents blast Rauner on school funding
Questions about education funding and schools opening on time were focal points Monday in Illinois' ongoing budget gridlock, with superintendents accusing Gov. Bruce Rauner of playing politics and the Republican pushing a funding plan while intensifying his critique of Chicago schools.
Questions about education funding and schools opening on time were focal points Monday in Illinois' ongoing budget gridlock, with superintendents accusing Gov. Bruce Rauner of playing politics and the Republican pushing a funding plan while intensifying his critique of Chicago schools.
CPS CEO: Chicago Public Schools will not open this fall without state funding
Chicago Public Schools will not open in the fall if Illinois fails to approve an education budget, CPS CEO Forrest Claypool told the Chicago Tribune Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools will not open in the fall if Illinois fails to approve an education budget, CPS CEO Forrest Claypool told the Chicago Tribune Wednesday.
Andrew Challenger explores the gender pay gap
College graduates all over the country have been tossing graduation caps and walking across the commencement stage, getting ready to walk into the real world.
College graduates all over the country have been tossing graduation caps and walking across the commencement stage, getting ready to walk into the real world.
New U of Illinois contract gives non-tenured faculty raises
A new labor contract between the University of Illinois and faculty members who aren't on a tenure track provides retroactive merit raises, higher minimum salaries and academic freedom protections.
A new labor contract between the University of Illinois and faculty members who aren't on a tenure track provides retroactive merit raises, higher minimum salaries and academic freedom protections.
Chicago school officials meet with parents over lead testing
Parents at a Chicago elementary school where high lead levels were detected in water from three fountains met with city officials to find out how the issue will be addressed.
Parents at a Chicago elementary school where high lead levels were detected in water from three fountains met with city officials to find out how the issue will be addressed.
Budget stalemate erodes interest in some Illinois colleges
High school seniors' unease over the lack of state funding for Illinois universities is contributing to a drop in applications at a number of campuses, and the problem appears to primarily affect schools facing some of the toughest financial struggles.
High school seniors' unease over the lack of state funding for Illinois universities is contributing to a drop in applications at a number of campuses, and the problem appears to primarily affect schools facing some of the toughest financial struggles.
Illinois high school refuses to let Marine walk for graduation over dress code
An Illinois high school has come under fire after officials refused to let a graduate, who is also a U.S. Marine, walk across the stage Thursday in her blues.
An Illinois high school has come under fire after officials refused to let a graduate, who is also a U.S. Marine, walk across the stage Thursday in her blues.
Water cut to Chicago school due to elevated lead level
Water service to a Chicago public school has been cut after tests revealed an elevated lead level.
Water service to a Chicago public school has been cut after tests revealed an elevated lead level.