Chicago mayor issues statement on resignation of embattled school board president
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Rev. Mitchell Johnson was only on the job for seven days ? long enough to have one board meeting. He announced his resignation on Thursday after a torrent of social media posts were uncovered expressing antisemitic views, 9/11 truther views, and misogyny.

CTU demands librarian in every Chicago school
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The Chicago Teachers Union called on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to centrally fund a librarian for every school in the district regardless of zip code.

Cubs Scholars program supports future Latina leaders in Chicago

Since 2013, the Cubs Scholars program has used education to empower our local youth. Their class of 2024 includes three young women who are part of the next generation of Latina leaders. 

Cubs Scholars program supports future Latina leaders in Chicago
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The Cubs Scholars program is empowering young Latina leaders in Chicago through education and mentorship, supporting first-generation college students.

Chicago School Board candidates opposed by CTU say false ads link them to Trump, Project 2025

A group of school board candidates opposed by the CTU say they have been the target of false and deceptive mailers — incorrectly linking them to Project 2025 and Donald Trump.

Evanston-Skokie school board faces backlash after announcement to end middle school classes

Parents and students are outraged over a decision to end 7th and 8th grade curriculum at Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies before Thanksgiving, saying they were blindsided by the announcement.

Suburban school board faces backlash after announcement to end middle school classes
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Parents and students are outraged over a decision to end 7th and 8th grade curriculum at Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies before Thanksgiving, saying they were blindsided by the announcement.

Best and worst college towns in 2025, according to WalletHub ranking

A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.

New plan would cancel student loans for those with financial hardships

Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.