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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...

Students ask questions during an activity during BP's Girls in STEM day at the Whiting refinery. About 25 high school girls participated in the annual event. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

BP hosts event encouraging high school girls to work in STEM

By Maya Wilkins

May 12, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

About 25 participants from Hammond, Highland and East Chicago took part in BP's Girls in...

Carl Sandburg High School senior Adunolaoluwa Ogedengbe holds the record for the most top honors in Sandburg’s Model United Nations club history. (Adunolaoluwa Ogedengbe)

Carl Sandburg senior sets Model United Nations school record with 22 gavels

By Samantha Moilanen

May 12, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

Carl Sandburg High School senior Adunolaoluwa Ogedengbe is known for commanding the room at Model...

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America presents a conference every month from Feb. through November at a different state, continuing the mission of its founder to provide information and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Registration for this month’s conference, set for May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, is at www.alzfdn.org/tour. (Alzheimer’s Foundation of America)

Alzheimer’s Foundation offers free conference in Chicago

By Melinda Moore

May 12, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.

The free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference is May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton...

Chicago Board of Education President Sean Harden, right, speaks with board members before the start of a board meeting on March 13, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

The school board president is trying to nix the superintendent requirement. Why does it matter?

By Nell Salzman

May 12, 2025 at 4:34 p.m.

City of Chicago and school officials disagree on whether the district's leader should have a...

Whiting names alum Dave Verta as school chief

By Carole Carlson

May 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Whiting graduate and School City of Hammond educator Dave Verta was the unanimous choice to...

Andrew Attinger reacts after seeing his brother in the audience prior to the start of the 2025 conferring of degrees ceremony at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Saturday May 10, 2025. Attinger’s brother, a major in the United States Air Force, traveled from Boise, Idaho, to see him receive his psychology degree. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla speaks at final graduation, urges grads to lean into greatness

By Doug Ross

May 11, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.

Valparaiso University President José Padilla spoke at his final commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Retired Valparaiso University professor and former director of the Brauer Museum of Art Richard Brauer speaks during his induction ceremony into Eta of Indiana Chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society at VU's Center for the Arts Friday, May 9, 2025, while Chapter President Joe Creech looks on. (Shelley Jones/for Post-Tribune)

Richard Brauer, museum’s founder and namesake, inducted as honorary member into Phi Beta Kappa

By Shelley Jones

May 10, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Richard Brauer, former director of the Valparaiso University Brauer Museum of Art which bears his...

East Aurora School District's new International Newcomer Center will be located at Bardwell Elementary School in Aurora. (Molly Morrow / The Beacon-News)

East Aurora District 131 to turn two elementary school classrooms into center for students new to the United States

By Molly Morrow

May 9, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

East Aurora’s school board recently approved several new hires for the district’s International Newcomer Center...

Distinguished graduate Chineze Odeluga, who moved to the U.S. from Nigeria at the age of 16 and plans to go into nursing, delivers the student reflection during Ivy Tech Lake County’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremony in Merrillville on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Ivy Tech grads get send off from departing college president

By Michelle L. Quinn

May 9, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

Until about a week or so ago, college wasn’t on Gerald Clayton III’s radar, according...

The School Town of Munster recently honored Michelle Brandt, an Eads Elementary teacher, and Ben Boruff, a Munster High English teacher, as the district's "Teachers of the Year." (Photo courtesy of the School Town of Munster)

Munster names Brandt, Boruff top teachers

By Post-Tribune

May 9, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.

The School Town of Munster has named Michele Brandt, a 5th grade teacher at Eads...