Parents discovered a $17M math error in Evanston District 65 budget. It still plans to close two schools. By Claire Murphy October 28, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. Evanston District 65 CFO Miller confirmed a $17 million math error in the budget, but...
What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say. By Kate Armanini October 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.
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...
‘A very special project’: Hebron Public Library celebrates new garden By Doug Ross October 7, 2026 at 11:57 a.m. The Hebron Public Library garden is the fifth and final garden installed in the Porter...
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US By Annie Ma October 7, 2026 at 10:24 a.m. The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking...
U. of C.’s South Side Science Fest showcases the wow that exists in the field By Darcel Rockett October 12, 2026 at 9:53 a.m. Nearly 4,600 people visited this year's University of Chicago South Side Science Festival, which offered...
Aurora’s Marmion Academy tackles a new year, its first as a co-ed school By Molly Morrow October 6, 2026 at 2:17 p.m. After almost a century in Aurora, this school year is Marmion’s first educating girls.
Student loan borrowers have until the end of 2026 to reduce their interest rate. Here’s what to know. By Adriana Morga October 6, 2026 at 12:33 p.m. Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay...
St. Paul and Memorial in Valparaiso named Blue Ribbon schools By Carole Carlson October 6, 2026 at 2:17 p.m. Two local schools, both in Valparaiso, have received the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation, Gov....
Former Evanston D65 Superintendent Devon Horton changes plea to guilty in federal kickback case By Claire Murphy October 5, 2026 at 11:39 p.m. Prosecutors said ex-D65 Supt. Devon Horton's guilty plea to the three felony counts will likely...
Crowd of students protests Cornell’s response to gang rape complaint By Leah Willingham October 6, 2026 at 6:24 a.m. Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight...
District 97 students petition School Board: Bring back recess By Cam'ron Hardy October 5, 2026 at 11:58 a.m. Students requested the return of their daily 15-minute physical education activity after it was reduced...
Cal College gets federal grant to build catering kitchen, wellness center By Carole Carlson October 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Calumet College of St. Joseph has won a $1.44 million grant from the U.S. Department...