Chicago Children’s Museum launches interactive aviation exhibit for kids

The Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier is inviting young visitors to explore the exciting world of aviation with their new exhibit, "Aim High."

SIU sees historic enrollment numbers
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SIU Carbondale has seen a spike in enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year.

Gov. Pritzker speaks out on Chicago Public Schools turmoil
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Governor Pritzker was asked Wednesday about the rift between Mayor Brandon Johnson and his schools chief. The mayor wants CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign and there's a big school board meeting on Thursday.

Highland Park parents call for action after multiple school safety incidents

The parental concerns come after an armed student was taken into custody on Tuesday at TrueNorth Educational Cooperative, which isn't a part of District 113 but further stoked fears about school safety in the area.

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez: I am not resigning

Tensions are escalating between supporters of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has called for Martinez to resign. 

CEO pens open letter to CPS families
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Tensions are growing between supporters of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who called for him to resign.

Latino leaders in Chicago rally for CPS CEO
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About a dozen Latino political and civic leaders came together in Pilsen, calling on the Chicago Board of Education to keep Pedro Martinez on as the CEO of CPS.

Illinois universities featured in 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

Illinois has once again solidified its reputation as a hub for higher education, with two universities making the top 25 of the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO

The head of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Stacy Davis Gates, spoke out Monday night as tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez continued to grow.

CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO
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The head of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Stacy Davis Gates, spoke out Monday night as tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez continued to grow.

Crystal Lake Elementary teachers could go on strike

The teachers at Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 could go on strike if they can't come to an agreement with the school district soon.

Crystal Lake Elementary teachers could go on strike
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The teachers at Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 could go on strike if they can't come to an agreement with the school district soon.

5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’

“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.

After School Matters Gala celebrates Chicago teens
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After School Matters provides program opportunities after school and over the summer for 19,000 teens in Chicago every year. The upcoming gala will showcase students and raise money for the programs.