Special school board meeting could seal fate of CPS chief Pedro Martinez

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.

St. Patrick High School engineering program builds futures for Chicago students

Saint Patrick High School's Engineering and Fabrication program offers students hands-on training in skills like 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting, preparing them for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and trades.

St. Patrick High School engineering program builds futures for Chicago students
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Saint Patrick High School's Engineering and Fabrication program offers students hands-on training in skills like 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting, preparing them for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and trades.

Chicago principal brings 'Elf on a Shelf' to life for students
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Some principals keep an eye on their students from the office. But at South Shore Fine Arts Academy, the principal is taking a more creative approach.

Columbia College Chicago to cut 11 programs, lay off up to 25 faculty members
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As Columbia College Chicago faces ongoing financial challenges, the school announced Monday it will cut 11 degree programs and lay off up to 25 full-time faculty members for the 2025-26 school year.

Sen. Durbin, other lawmakers pushing for student loan forgiveness
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.

Buyout offer made to CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, what this means
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More drama in the tension between Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union. The CPS board is now reportedly offering CEO Pedro Martinez a buyout.

Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers

88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.

Saint Patrick High School students buzz about expanding beekeeping program

Saint Patrick High School students are buzzing with excitement about a growing beekeeping program that has expanded significantly this year.