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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 8:50 p.m.

As the sexual assault allegation makes 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...

The University of Chicago campus and the Midway Plaisance on June 2, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

University of Chicago to pause Ph.D. admissions across several schools

By Kate Armanini

August 15, 2025 at 7:05 p.m.

The University of Chicago will pause admissions for "a small number" of Ph.D. and master's...

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks during the summer meeting of the National Governors Association at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for ‘illegal’ activity

By Collin Binkley

August 15, 2025 at 4:42 p.m.

Teachers, social workers, nurses and other public workers would be cut off from a popular...

Bremen Community High School District 228, which includes Tinley Park High School, reverts back to 2020 Title IX guidelines, complying with federal law. (Daily Southtown file photo)

South, southwest suburban districts align Title IX policies with new federal guidance

By Addison Wright

August 28, 2025 at 8:34 p.m.

The Orland District 230 and Bremen District 228 updates to Title IX policies remove protections...

A newly-installed epoxy floor can be seen in a new classroom at Thea Bowman Academy days before the school will open for the current year, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Students return to revamped, expanded Thea Bowman charter school

By Carole Carlson

August 15, 2025 at 12:29 p.m.

Students heading back to school Monday at Gary’s Thea Bowman Leadership Academy will be greeted by staff...

Terrance Owens, 10, left, picks out a backpack for the school year during the Beegr8t Back-to-School Youth Kickoff on Aug. 6, 2025, in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago. Kids received a free backpack, book and other school supplies. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

‘There definitely was a need’: CPS, communities host back-to-school events to big crowds

By Kate Perez

August 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Back-to-school events hosted by Chicago Public Schools and local nonprofits have seen large turnouts in...

Nike co-founder Phil Knight watches from the sideline during an Oregon-Utah football game Sept. 26, 2015, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife pledge $2 billion donation to Oregon cancer center

By Associated Press

August 14, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny Knight, have pledged to donate $2 billion...

The new Ravinia Elementary School library, which follows an open concept design, Aug. 13, 2025. The more than century-old school is now ADA compliant after its multi-million dollar rehab. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Ravinia Elementary reopens after $40 million rehab; ‘heart and soul of North Shore School District 112’

By Joseph States

August 14, 2025 at 7:48 p.m.

Past and future have collided with the reopening of Ravinia Elementary School in Highland Park,...

Governors State University on April 11, 2023. Officials at the University Park school are preparing for the worst due to the Trump administration's immigration and higher education policies.

Governors State University predicts loss of revenue with Trump pullback on student visas

By Olivia Stevens

August 14, 2025 at 2:08 p.m.

International students make up 6% of postsecondary enrollment nationwide, but 14%, or 627 students, at...

Gary man charged in West Side gun incident

By Carole Carlson

August 14, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.

A 21-year-old Gary man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly brought a 40-mm...

FILE – Students make their way to classes on the first day of school in Land O’ Lakes, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

By Adithi Ramakrishnan

August 14, 2025 at 8:41 a.m.

A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s...