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John Mills Elementary students gather after learning during an assembly Oct. 20 that their school had earned state Blue Ribbon School recognition. (School District 401)

Elmwood Park’s John Mills Elementary lauded for closing achievement gaps

By Jesse Wright

October 26, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

Elmwood Park’s John Mills Elementary has earned high praise from the state, being named a...

DePaul University campus on July 21, 2020. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

DePaul University College of Law renamed amid alumnus’ $30 million gift

By Kate Perez

October 26, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

The DePaul University College of Law will be renamed the Robert A. Clifford College of...

Students cheer at Lincoln Elementary School during a surprise assembly at the school in River Forest after finding out the school was recognized as a 2026 Blue Ribbon School. (River Forest School District 90)

Lincoln Elementary School in River Forest awarded its second Blue Ribbon

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 26, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

Lincoln Elementary School in River Forest was awarded its second Blue Ribbon award for its...

Un grupo de manifestantes marcha desde el monumento a Washington hacia la Casa Blanca durante una protesta contra la violencia sexual en Washington, el jueves 8 de octubre de 2026. (AP Foto/Jose Luis Magana)

Woman who accused Cornell students of rape says president’s response made her feel ‘disbelieved’

By Leah Willingham

October 20, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

The woman who has accused seven students of raping her at a Cornell University fraternity...

The Old Main building on the campus of North Central College in Naperville, Jan. 19, 2017. North Central College will change its name to North Central University Naperville beginning July 1, 2027. (James C. Svehla/for the Naperville Sun)

North Central College to change name to North Central University Naperville

By Carolyn Stein

October 23, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

North Central College will change its name to North Central University Naperville in July, school...

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 interim superintendent is pursuing a plan to close Lincolnwood Elementary School, pictured, and Dewey Elementary to help the district eliminate its deficit. Lincolnwood School, on the 2600 block of Colfax Street in Evanston, is shown on Nov. 18, 2025 (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Dewey, Lincolnwood Elementary on chopping block in Evanston District 65’s $20 million cutbacks

By Claire Murphy

October 20, 2026 at 12:58 p.m.

Administrators said the $20 million in proposed cuts includes closing 2 schools, end of childcare...

School bus driver Tiffany Rice refuels with diesel at the School District U-46 Transportation Department and bus yard in Elgin on Oct. 13, 2026. School districts are facing significant budget challenges due to record-high diesel prices. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

As diesel costs soar, school district transportation budgets are paying the price

By Harris Horowitz

October 23, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

Suburban school districts — especially those that operate their own bus fleets — have been...

Katanya Raby, center, granddaughter of civil rights activist Al Raby, attends the unveiling of the street sign in his honor at 6400 S. Cottage Grove Ave. in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Oct. 16, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Teacher, civil rights organizer Al Raby gets city honorary way and day

By Darcel Rockett

October 21, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

Chicago teacher and civil rights leader Al Raby’s legacy was immortalized with an honorary street...

Chicago Board of Education president candidate Hilario Dominguez speaks about why he is running and refutes any wrongdoing at a news conference in River North on Oct. 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago schools watchdog said allegations against school board candidate could not be corroborated

By Alice Yin

October 19, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

The Chicago Public Schools watchdog did not substantiate misconduct allegations against a school board president...

Superintendent Scott Tingley, center right, attends a Lincoln-Way High School District 210 board meeting Sept. 17, 2026. Board members voted unanimously to allow six students who engaged in racist taunting at a Homewood-Flossmoor High School football game Sept. 4 to voluntarily withdraw from the district. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Lincoln-Way East on probation with Illinois High School Association after alleged racist taunting

By Olivia Stevens

October 19, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East High School will be on probation with the Illinois High School Association for...

Phyllis Chavez, a member of the County College Teachers Union Local 1600, pickets in front of Harold Washington College on Oct. 1, 2026, in the Loop. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

City Colleges of Chicago faculty and staff reach tentative contract agreement with school system, avoiding strike

By Kate Perez

October 19, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

The tentative agreement between City Colleges and the union representing faculty and staff includes raises,...

Evanston Township High School in 2024. (Brian L. Cox/Pioneer Press)

New Trier fans accused of yelling slurs at Evanston High School band during football game at Ryan Field

By Shun Graves

October 19, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

New Trier High School fans allegedly directed racist and homophobic comments toward the Evanston Township...

Chicago school board president candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson participate in a forum at the Copernicus Center in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

More than $12.8 million flows in Chicago school board races

By Kate Armanini

October 19, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.

Millions of dollars are flowing into the races for Chicago’s first fully elected school board,...