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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 Moody Bible Institute campus in Chicago on July 30, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Moody Bible Institute lays off roughly 9% of staff, as small religious schools nationwide struggle with enrollment

By Kate Armanini

August 11, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

Moody Bible Institute laid off roughly 9% of its staff, illustrating an ongoing enrollment struggle...

Students in the Williams on Wheels bicycle club rode their bikes to Gary's Williams Elementary for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Earlier school starts not universal in Northwest Indiana

By Carole Carlson

August 1, 2025 at 11:19 a.m.

Despite steamy temperatures and tempting beach days, Northwest Indiana students are soon heading back to...

Vials of the measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are displayed in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Vaccination rates of children in US fall again

By Mike Stobbe

July 31, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

The vaccination numbers were posted as the U.S. experiences its worst year for measles spread...

Gov. JB Pritzker at Chute Middle School in Evanston on July 31, 2025, signs into law a mandate that will require Illinois public schools to offer students between third and 12th grades an optional mental health screening. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Illinois schools to offer mental health screenings under bill Gov. Pritzker signed in Evanston

By Richard Requena

August 1, 2025 at 2:06 p.m.

Illinois the first state in the nation to require public schools to offer mental health...

Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King speaks during a Chicago Public Schools board meeting on July 24, 2025, at CPS headquarters. The board was meeting to address the district’s $734 million budget hole. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Legislative hearing on CPS funding issues makes problems clear, solutions less so

By Jeremy Gorner

July 31, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

A legislative hearing called to discuss funding issues facing Chicago Public Schools made clear the...

Superintendent Robert J. Nolting during a High School District 230 Board meeting at Stagg High School in Palos Hills Oct. 24, 2024. (James C. Svehla/for the Daily Southtown)

High School District 230 official says travel bans could delay returning students

By Addison Wright

July 31, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

High School District 230 Superintendent Robert Nolting said some families indicated they might not make...

Indiana University Northwest roundtable participants listen as Karen Bishop Morris, chief development and communications officer for Edgewater Health, presents at the discussion. Edgewater Health partners with other organizations in Lake County to advocate for better childcare and early childhood education. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

IUN hosts childcare, early education roundtable discussion

By Maya Wilkins

July 31, 2025 at 11:53 a.m.

Indiana University Northwest partnered with the My Brother's Keeper Alliance to host a roundtable discussion...

Orland School District 135 officials are taking heat for a recent assistant principal hiring with residents saying he lacks qualifications for the job. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Parents, former students criticize Orland Park District 135’s hiring of assistant principal

By Mike Nolan

July 30, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

Orland Elementary District 135 Board hears complaints it ignored its own standards in hiring assistant...

People walk by the arch on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston on March 31, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Former Northwestern University staffer sues alleging he was fired for protesting cuts to LGBTQ resources

By Kate Armanini

July 30, 2025 at 1:47 p.m.

A former Northwestern University staffer alleges he was fired because he publicly opposed new restrictions...

People on campus at Northwestern University, July 10, 2023, in Evanston. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Northwestern University eliminates more than 400 staff positions amid funding freeze

By Kate Armanini

July 30, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

Northwestern University has eliminated about 425 staff positions, the latest cost-cutting measure amid the Trump...