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Chicago Board of Education presidential candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson. (Arthur Maiorella and Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Polls close in first-ever race for Chicago’s school board president

By Alice Yin

November 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Polls closed Tuesday evening in the heated race to become the first elected president of...

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

As polls close, Chicago school board races put CTU’s influence to the test

By Kate Armanini

November 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for Chicago’s first fully...

Rocío Jacoby, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary in Oak Park, was named Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. (Rocío Jacoby)

Lincoln Elementary educator named Teacher of the Year by Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

By Cam'ron Hardy

November 3, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.

Lincoln Elementary School teacher Rocío Jacoby was lauded by the Illinois Council on the Teaching...

Valparaiso University President Rev. Brian Konkol laughs as he responds to comparisons between him and Valparaiso popcorn magnate Orville Redenbacher as he speaks about his first months at the college on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘An amazing time’: Valparaiso University’s new president Brian Konkol settles in

By Amy Lavalley

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Valparaiso University’s new president, the Rev. Brian Konkol, still feels he’s landed his dream job...

Paderewski Elementary school in Chicago, July 24, 2026, was one of 49 schools closed in 2013. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Recent UChicago study shows uptick in violence around schools shuttered in 2013

By Darcel Rockett

July 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A study from the University of Chicago said 2013 Chicago Public Schools closures led to...

Hilario Dominguez, right, joins Chicago Teachers Union members and their allies in a protest outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 20, 2026, before a meeting of the Board of Education. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Complaint accuses school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez of breaking campaign finance rules

By Kate Armanini

July 24, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

A complaint from a rival campaign has accused Chicago Teachers Union school board candidate Hilario...

Valparaiso Community Schools administration building, 3801 N. Campbell St. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso school contract puts former superintendent on retainer

By Doug Ross

July 24, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Former Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall is on a $3,000-a-month contract to advise new...

Independent journalist Georgia Fort speaks at "America @ 250: A journalism reckoning," in Chicago on July 16, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Journalists ‘reckon’ with needs, changes necessary for the Fourth Estate to survive

By Darcel Rockett

July 24, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

At "America @250: A journalism reckoning," journalists, funders and civic leaders reflected on the past,...

East Porter school board member remembered for her passion

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 23, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

East Porter County School Corporation Board member Natalie Bowersock died Wednesday, her family and school...

Former Superintendent Maureen White, left, during a June 2024 board meeting. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton District 149 new Superintendent Mellodie Brown earns $205,000 salary

By Olivia Stevens

July 23, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Mellodie Brown now earns $205,000 per year as the district's leader, following the retirement of...

Students walk on campus at Northwestern University in Evanston, Sept. 19, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Some Northwestern and U of C alumni to receive class-action lawsuit payouts

By Kate Perez

July 22, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Northwestern University and University of Chicago alumni involved in a class-action antitrust lawsuit regarding the...

New Valparaiso Schools Superintendent Brian Smith smiles while speaking with his wife Sallie Smith and Dion Katsouros during a reception held in his honor at Valparaiso High School Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Smith was selected as superintendent after ending a 13-year tenure in the same job at the School Town of Highland. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘A new chapter’: New Valparaiso superintendent meets community leaders

By Doug Ross

July 22, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith has been going out into the community to...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Records: Woman claims racial discrimination by Gary schools

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 21, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

A Crown Point woman is suing the Gary Community School Corporation in federal court for racial discrimination and discrimination.