Bronzeville parents call for clarity after reported bullying sends 6-year-old to hospital
A mother in Bronzeville says her son endured more than a year of bullying to the point where the 6-year-old was taken to the hospital.
Chicago parents unite after alleged assault on 6-year-old
A mother in Bronzeville says her son has endured more than a year of bullying. This time, she says it escalated to the point where the 6-year-old was taken to the hospital. She also claims the school refused to let her view video of the incident. Now, some parents are speaking out in unity.
Chicago Board of Education OKs $17.5M settlement in ex-dean's sexual abuse case
The Chicago Board of Education approved a $17.5 million settlement just hours before the trial of a sexual abuse case involving a former Chicago Public Schools dean.
‘They beat me’: Chicago mother says 6-year-old brutally bullied as school withholds video
A Chicago mother says her first-grader has been repeatedly bullied at school, and the most recent attack left him bruised and crying for help.
Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal immigrant children amid ICE operations
A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences if they or their family members are afraid of federal immigration enforcement activities in the area.
TechCo Savvy creates next generation of builders shaping Chicago’s West Side
A former CPS coach is training teens and young adults to rebuild Chicago’s West Side through hands-on STEM and construction work that’s preparing them for real careers.
9-year-old honored for bravery after protecting mom in Avalon Park attack
A Chicago boy was honored for his bravery for protecting his mother during an attack days before in Avalon Park.
Boy honored after he and mom were attacked
A community meeting taking place today in Avalon Park, days after a mother and her young son were attacked while they were walking home from school.
U.S. House demands CTU records
Lawmakers in DC want answers from the Chicago Teachers Union. They say members deserve a straight look at the books, and they’re now demanding the paperwork.
U.S. House demands Chicago Teachers Union records
The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee sent a letter Thursday to CTU President Stacy Davis Gates, asking the union to turn over financial audits from 2019 through 2024.
Chicago Public Schools' Back-to-School Bashes kick off in Back of the Yards
Chicago Public Schools kicked off their annual Back-to-School Bashes on Friday.
Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by PE teacher
A former CPS student alleges in court documents that he was sexually abused for several years by a PE teacher at his elementary school. Now he is speaking out.
Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by gym teacher
For the first time, a former Chicago Public Schools student who is alleging abuse at the hands of a gym teacher is speaking out.
Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by PE teacher
For the first time, a former CPS student, who is alleging abuse at the hands of a PE teacher, is speaking publicly.
Video shows Chicago mother, young son brutally attacked while walking home
A mother and her 9-year-old son were seriously injured during an attack by a group of children that was captured in a viral video Monday afternoon in Chicago.
Investigation into CPS travel spending
The Illinois Comptroller is weighing in on an alarming report about CPS spending.
Susana Mendoza reacts to new report on CPS travel spending
ChicagoLIVE begins with reaction to a new report from the Office of Inspector General detailing Chicago Public Schools’ travel spending. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the show to share her concerns, calling for greater accountability and transparency within the district.
Chicago Public Schools travel expenses flagged by watchdog group
A new look inside the books by CPS's office of the Inspector General found repeated abuses in travel expense reports including questionable purchases even outright fraud
Attendance drops at CPS in communities with increased ICE presence | ChicagoNOW
A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.
Chicago Board of Education OKs $175M pension payment to city
The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a $175 million pension payment to the city on Thursday, according to reports.



















