Illinois lawmakers pass bill mandating anti-book banning policy for state-funded libraries
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
Illinois lawmakers push back on library book bans
Illinois lawmakers greenlighted a bill Wednesday that says libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding, in a vote that fissured along party lines.
Illinois lawmakers greenlighted a bill Wednesday that says libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding, in a vote that fissured along party lines.
Class of 2023 faces jittery job market
With many companies announcing layoffs and others with hiring freezes, the newest graduates are facing an unknown job market.
With many companies announcing layoffs and others with hiring freezes, the newest graduates are facing an unknown job market.
DuPage County schools collaborate to develop a new response plan for emergencies
DuPage County is introducing a new county-wide response plan to deal with emergencies at public schools.
DuPage County is introducing a new county-wide response plan to deal with emergencies at public schools.
DuPage County schools collaborate to develop a new response plan for emergencies
DuPage County is introducing a new county-wide response plan to deal with emergencies at public schools.
DuPage County is introducing a new county-wide response plan to deal with emergencies at public schools.
Illinois public universities seek additional funding despite proposed 7% increase
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
Illinois public universities seek additional funding despite proposed 7% increase
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Glenbard West High School
A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Glenbard West High School on Wednesday, the second such threat at the school in less than a week.
A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Glenbard West High School on Wednesday, the second such threat at the school in less than a week.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Chicago woman creates book series to teach kids about finances
A respected Chicago author says it is never the wrong time for kids to learn financial literacy.
A respected Chicago author says it is never the wrong time for kids to learn financial literacy.
Hundreds of CPS students link up with NASCAR employees for STEAM Fest
Nearly 500 students at Chicago Public Schools interacted with NASCAR drivers, engineers, and other industry STEM professionals at the Field Museum.
Nearly 500 students at Chicago Public Schools interacted with NASCAR drivers, engineers, and other industry STEM professionals at the Field Museum.
CPS adopts new policy for measuring school quality
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova breaks down Chicago Public Schools' new rating system that is being rolled out this year.
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova breaks down Chicago Public Schools' new rating system that is being rolled out this year.
Indiana looks to arm teachers in bill headed to governor's desk
Lawmakers in Indiana have sent the governor a bill with funding to train teachers who volunteer to carry a gun.
Lawmakers in Indiana have sent the governor a bill with funding to train teachers who volunteer to carry a gun.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Whitney Young takes second in National Decathlon Championship
Two top Chicago high school's both placed at the highly-competitive National Decathlon Championship in Texas over the weekend.
Two top Chicago high school's both placed at the highly-competitive National Decathlon Championship in Texas over the weekend.
Two Chicago high schools place at National Decathlon Championship
Two top Chicago high school's both placed at the highly-competitive National Decathlon Championship in Texas over the weekend.
Two top Chicago high school's both placed at the highly-competitive National Decathlon Championship in Texas over the weekend.
Three new libraries headed to the South and West sides
The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the city’s Invest South/West initiative.
The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the city’s Invest South/West initiative.
Educate. Radiate. Elevate. helps underserved students succeed
An up and coming non-profit provides free, high-quality tutoring to underserved students across the states of Illinois and Texas. Lindsey Wander began Educate. Radiate. Elevate. in the midst of the pandemic when she noticed an achievement gap widening among students with fewer resources.
An up and coming non-profit provides free, high-quality tutoring to underserved students across the states of Illinois and Texas. Lindsey Wander began Educate. Radiate. Elevate. in the midst of the pandemic when she noticed an achievement gap widening among students with fewer resources.
Restart of federal student loan payments may be around the corner
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.