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People walk across the Main Quad on the University of Chicago campus on Oct. 14, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

‘We were extremely careful that night,’ says witness to alleged sexual assault at fraternity party near U. of C.

By Lila Hempel-Edgers

October 14, 2026 at 8:13 p.m.

As the sexual assault allegation made national news, a witness recounted the precautions she and...

A demonstrator holds a sign reading “WE ARE JANE DOE” during a protest against Cornell University’s handling of the 2024 fraternity-house gang rape allegations at the campus, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Ithaca, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases

By Heather Hollingsworth

October 14, 2026 at 7:54 p.m.

The focus on Title IX, which prohibits sexual discrimination in education, comes after a woman...

Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the White House during a “Stop Sexual Violence” protest in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

By Leah Willingham

October 14, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang...

Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Chris Holford explains his excitement for the new micobiology lab at the university's Westville campus on Wednesday. Holford believes the lab will help show students what opportunities science can provide. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

PNW unveils new microbiology lab at Westville campus

By Maya Wilkins

August 27, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

PNW staff and alumni unveiled a new micobiology lab at the university's Westville campus. The...

District 230 Foundation grants allowed helped fund the band showcase in 2023 at the Chicago Symphony Center. (Orland High School District 230)

District 230 Foundation allows teachers to reach students in new ways

By Addison Wright

August 29, 2025 at 10:12 a.m.

The District 230 Foundation allows teachers at Stagg, Andrew and Sandburg high schools to find...

Parents await news of their children after a shooting near Annunciation Church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, 2025. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS)

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

By Steve Karnowski

August 27, 2025 at 9:05 p.m.

Authorities say a shooter opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Minneapolis...

University of Illinois College of Medicine faces congressional antisemitism investigation

By Kate Armanini

August 26, 2025 at 1:35 p.m.

A Republican-led congressional committee has launched an investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the University...

The entrance to a restroom at Oak Park and River Forest High School is doorless as the school year starts in August after officials removed doors from most restrooms at the school in an effort to prevent student vaping and other unwanted behavior. (Bob Skolnik/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park and River Forest High School removes bathroom doors to prevent student vaping

By Bob Skolnik

August 27, 2025 at 9:56 a.m.

Exterior doors were removed from most bathrooms at Oak Park and River Forest High School...

RJ Gravel, left, has become the new superintendent at Glenbrook High School District 225, whose two schools are located in Northbrook and Glenview. (Glenbrook High School District 225)

Glenview, Northbrook welcome Gravel as superintendent of Glenbrook high schools

By Jennifer Johnson

August 26, 2025 at 9:17 a.m.

RJ Gravel, who had previously served as deputy superintendent at Glenbrook High School District 225,...

The Bears hosted Butler College Prep's girls flag football team at Halas Hall with Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren, QB Caleb Williams and WR Rome Odunze on Aug. 14, 2025.

As girls flag football continues to grow, Chicago Bears look to middle schoolers

By Darcel Rockett

August 26, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

This summer, the Chicago Bears held several events that brought together local girls flag football...

Oak Park School District 97 (Steve Schering/Pioneer Press)

Former Superintendent Ushma Shah cites ‘punitive action’ in resignation from Oak Park Elementary School District 97

By Bob Skolnik

August 26, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

Former Oak Park Elementary District 97 Superintendent Ushma Shah's resignation letter cited a lack of...

Pre-med and neuroscience major Angie Rico, center, smiles as she and fellow RedHawks Yaretzi Peralto, of Hammond, left, and Jaraye Hall, of Gary, don their pins during a ceremony at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

IUN welcomes new students to campus with induction ceremony

By Maya Wilkins

August 26, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

IUN hosted its Redhawk Induction Ceremony, which invited incoming students to a ceremony to celebrate...

Business news: Hoosier Homestead award winners and back pain clinical trial

By Post-Tribune

August 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

News and events around the area