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The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

All defendants in former D65 Superintendent Horton case have pleaded guilty, averting trial

By Claire Murphy

October 15, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

Remaining defendants Alfonzo Lewis and Antonio Ross pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court,...

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...

New Vistas High School will soon be a part of Options Schools. Standing in front of the school are Neighborhood Educational Opportunities board member Scott Williams, left, along with NEO founder Rebecca Reiner and Options Schools President and CEO Mike Gustin. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Options taking over NEO New Vistas High School in Portage, makerspace coming

By Doug Ross

May 19, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.

Neighborhood Educational Opportunities is done weighing its options for New Vistas High School when founder...

Amelia Burbank, 9, of Homer Glen, shows off the Kindness Monsters she created to help collect new and gently used toys. Proceeds from Saturday's sale of the used toys at Heritage Park will help fund playground equipment. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Homer Glen 9-year-old organizes toy sale to fund inclusive playground

By Michelle Mullins

May 19, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

Amelia, Burbank, a third grade student at Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen, raised money...

Margaritta Fultz has a scholarship through the Diversifying Higher Education in Illinois program. Fultz, a doctoral candidate at Adler University, said she did not receive the last $6,000 of her $18,000 scholarship. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Federal DEI crackdown threatens Illinois graduate student scholarship program

By Addison Wright

May 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The Trump administration's crackdown on DEI initiatives threatens an Illinois scholarship program aimed at minority...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates speaks in support of Firefighters Local 2 union members at a rally for their contract on April 16, 2025, outside City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates secures second term

By Ikram Mohamed

May 19, 2025 at 3:22 p.m.

The Chicago Teachers Union reelected President Stacy Davis Gates and her team for another term...

Former Lincoln Park High School interim Principal John Thuet and former Assistant Principal Michelle Brumfield discuss their termination from Lincoln Park High School, Feb. 25, 2020. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS removes two Lincoln Park High School administrators from ‘do-not-hire’ list after five-year fight

By Nell Salzman

May 19, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

Two former Lincoln Park High School administrators who were terminated and placed on Chicago Public...

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

Northwestern launches mental health research institute fueled by $25M donation

By Ikram Mohamed

May 16, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

Northwestern University is launching a new research institute to study young adults' mental health, made...

The East Aurora School District Administrative Center is at 310 Seminary Ave. in Aurora. The district has taken a number of new measures over the past few years to recruit teachers. (R. Christian Smith / The Beacon-News)

Aurora schools recruit, fill positions and find alternatives as teacher and staff shortages persist statewide

By Molly Morrow

May 16, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

From relocation bonuses to mentorship programs, Aurora-area school districts use a variety of methods to...

Children's books Katy Coffey and Brian Werle received as gifts from their guests are displayed at a table at their April wedding. (Katy Coffey)

Heidi Stevens: Instead of a wedding registry, they asked for children’s books. And then gave them all away.

By Heidi Stevens

May 16, 2025 at 7:02 a.m.

I love this little slice of kindness in a world that could use some right...

Alison Eichhorn, left, candidate for Chicago Teachers Union vice president, with Erika Meza, candidate for CTU president, on March 8, 2025. The duo is challenging CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and Vice President Jackson Potter. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Which way, CTU? Election tests union’s strategy and solidarity.

By Nell Salzman

May 16, 2025 at 2:32 p.m.

A group of dissenting educators is challenging Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and...

School City of Hammond board listen during the comment period of a Hammond School Board meeting on January 9, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune)

Hammond taps Anthony Salinas acting superintendent

By Carole Carlson

May 15, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

School City of Hammond educator Anthony Salinas is now doing double duty in his new...