Northwestern faces federal scrutiny for providing legal support to anti-Israel protesters

Northwestern University is facing scrutiny from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce over its response to allegations of antisemitism on campus and the use of university resources to support political activism.

Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
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City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole

City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

Austin Spring Forward offers Chicago teens free Spring Break events
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It's Spring Break for Chicago Public Schools students and one organization is offering free programming and events for those teens this week.

Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework

An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.

CTU and CPS give update on contract negotiations
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Leaders of Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have given an update on contract negotiations late Friday afternoon.

Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says

Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.

CPS Board cancels vote on budget amendment
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The Chicago Public Schools Board has canceled a vote on a budget amendment that would help fund a new CTU contract and a costly pension payment.

Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'

Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.

President Trump signs executive order to gut education department
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President Trump took drastic action on Thursday to fulfill a campaign promise. He signed an executive order aimed at paring down the Department of Education.

Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."

Internal memo: 'High risk' CPS Board in violation of state law over Acero plan

An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.

Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.