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.
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
Tensions are growing between supporters of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who called for him to resign.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
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.
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
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.
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.
Chicago Board of Education approves advancing the district's new 5-year plan
The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously this week to move forward with the district's five-year district plan.
The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously this week to move forward with the district's five-year district plan.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
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.
“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
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.
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.
Crystal Lake teachers rally for new contract as union warns of staff departures amid ongoing talks
Teachers and community members in Crystal Lake plan to rally Monday night and demand a fair contract.
Teachers and community members in Crystal Lake plan to rally Monday night and demand a fair contract.
Suburban teachers union presses for new contract
Many people wore red at Monday night's School District 47 Board Meeting in a show of solidarity with the Crystal Lake Elementary Teacher's Association as teachers fight for a new contract.
Many people wore red at Monday night's School District 47 Board Meeting in a show of solidarity with the Crystal Lake Elementary Teacher's Association as teachers fight for a new contract.
Crystal Lake teachers rally for fair contract
Teachers and community members in Crystal Lake plan to rally Monday night and demand a fair contract.
Teachers and community members in Crystal Lake plan to rally Monday night and demand a fair contract.
Changes made to Illinois' Bright Start College Savings Program
The Illinois State Treasurer is making changes to the Bright Start College Savings Program.
The Illinois State Treasurer is making changes to the Bright Start College Savings Program.
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation marks 35 years
Inflation isn't just impacting grocery and gas prices. College prices have soared across the nation. For the last three decades, the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation has strived to make college more affordable for students in the Chicago area.
Inflation isn't just impacting grocery and gas prices. College prices have soared across the nation. For the last three decades, the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation has strived to make college more affordable for students in the Chicago area.
University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign sees record enrollment
The University of Illinois' main campus in Urbana-Champaign is setting a new record for enrollment. The total number is 59,238, including on-campus and online students.
The University of Illinois' main campus in Urbana-Champaign is setting a new record for enrollment. The total number is 59,238, including on-campus and online students.
UIC records second-largest enrollment in history
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) had its second-biggest year for student enrollment this fall.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) had its second-biggest year for student enrollment this fall.



















