Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Chicago City Colleges aims to make sure no students go hungry
City Colleges of Chicago announced a new partnership to ensure none of its students go hungry while they're studying for their degree.
City Colleges of Chicago announced a new partnership to ensure none of its students go hungry while they're studying for their degree.
Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper
Members of the Chicago City Council slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, the activist who was convicted of killing a state trooper in New Jersey in the 1970s.
Members of the Chicago City Council slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, the activist who was convicted of killing a state trooper in New Jersey in the 1970s.
Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper
Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.
Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.
Northwestern University students barred from enrolling after refusing antisemitism training
Some Northwestern University students were not allowed to enroll for classes in the fall quarter for refusing or challenging training meant to combat antisemitism that they claimed was "offensive" and "unscholarly."
Some Northwestern University students were not allowed to enroll for classes in the fall quarter for refusing or challenging training meant to combat antisemitism that they claimed was "offensive" and "unscholarly."
Chicago Teachers Union honors activist Assata Shakur, convicted murderer after death, drawing backlash
The CTU mourned the death of political activist Assata Shakur, who was convicted of murder in 1977 and on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list.
The CTU mourned the death of political activist Assata Shakur, who was convicted of murder in 1977 and on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
CPS considers reorganizing middle management of schools
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies
Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million after missing a Trump administration deadline to agree to change policies supporting transgender students, officials said Wednesday.
Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million after missing a Trump administration deadline to agree to change policies supporting transgender students, officials said Wednesday.
2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
Chicago Heights students turn produce into lessons at Obama school market
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
Chicago Heights students turn produce into lessons at Obama school market
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
Three Illinois schools earn top spots in '2026 Best Colleges' report
From Chicago to central Illinois, three local schools shine in new rankings of best colleges for 2026.
From Chicago to central Illinois, three local schools shine in new rankings of best colleges for 2026.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Chicago Bears honor 2 high school athletes with Latino Heritage Month award
The Chicago Bears celebrated Latino Heritage Month by honoring two local high school student-athletes with youth leader awards.
The Chicago Bears celebrated Latino Heritage Month by honoring two local high school student-athletes with youth leader awards.
Fun science experiments with DuPage Children's Museum
If you've got kids interested in science, the DuPage Children's Museum can help with fun experiments to try out at home.
If you've got kids interested in science, the DuPage Children's Museum can help with fun experiments to try out at home.
Atari founder aims to bring video games into the classroom to teach kids
Often called the "father of modern gaming," the founder of Atari is now aiming to bring video games into the classroom to help educate kids.
Often called the "father of modern gaming," the founder of Atari is now aiming to bring video games into the classroom to help educate kids.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.