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Chicago Board of Education president candidate Hilario Dominguez speaks about why he is running and refutes any wrongdoing, on Oct. 6, 2026, at a press conference outside Maggiano's Little Italy in River North. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he supports embattled school board president candidate

By Alice Yin

October 7, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his support Wednesday for a candidate for Chicago Board of Education...

Lilana Andjelich, 14, Olive Andjelich, 11, and Paris Andjelich, 8, enjoy the in-ground piano at the Hebron Public Library garden following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

‘A very special project’: Hebron Public Library celebrates new garden

By Doug Ross

October 7, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

The Hebron Public Library garden is the fifth and final garden installed in the Porter...

FILE – A Morehouse College student lines up before the school commencement, May 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

By Annie Ma

October 7, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking...

Students are welcomed on a red carpet by teachers, staff and parents on the first day of school, Aug. 24, 2026, at Leland Elementary in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Students return to classes in Chicago

By Brian Cassella

August 24, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Thousands of children return to classes on the first day of school for Chicago Public...

Giles Sims, who is getting a 90-hour bachelor of applied science in communication from Ensign College poses for a portrait on campus in Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Marielle Scott)

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold.

By Heather Hollingsworth

August 24, 2026 at 8:29 a.m.

As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one...

The audience at the Aug. 19, 2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony event of the opening of the new addition of Union Ridge School in Harwood Heights. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

School begins at renovated Union Ridge School: ‘It’s just wonderful to see people investing in the school’

By Karie Angell Luc

August 24, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

School began at Union Ridge School (4600 N. Oak Park Avenue) in Harwood Heights on...

Edward Gardner, left, laughs with fellow teacher Lynda McGee as he prepares for the first day of classes at Burnham Math & Science Academy in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2026. Gardner was promoted from a special education assistant to having his own classroom. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Hello students. Meet Edward Gardner, the new special ed teacher at Burnham elementary.

By Darcel Rockett

August 24, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

After years as a special education classroom assistant, or SECA, Edward Gardner was promoted to...

Students and parents line up to receive school supplies in preparation for the first day of classes at Burnham Math and Science Academy in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS budget uncertainty looms as students head back to school

By Kate Armanini

August 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Questions remain about Chicago Public School's financial woes and teacher layoffs just days before school...

Freshman Matthew Erickson jumps with excitement after bringing paraprofessional Melissa Reynolds a game on the first day of school at Huntley High School on Aug. 19, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Born with a rare and aggressive brain tumor, Huntley teen starts high school — a once-unfathomable milestone

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

August 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Dubbed the "miracle child," cancer survivor Matthew Erickson endured 16 brain surgeries and multiple rounds...

School City of Hobart Superintendent Peggy Buffington, center, talks with Toni Thomas, left, and Doris Ban, after a presentation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Maria Reiner Senior Center. (Carole Carlson/for Post-Tribune)

Hobart school employees to be paid for storm-lost days

By Carole Carlson

August 21, 2026 at 8:18 p.m.

More than 500 School City of Hobart support staff workers, including school nurses, secretaries, cafeteria...

Ivy Tech wins OK for Workforce Pell Grant program

By Carole Carlson

August 21, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College is the second school in the nation to win approval from...

Jalil Muhammad, 13, shakes hands with coach Daveed Allen, left, as UCAN program manager Monta McGhee, right, looks on during a Robbins CalPark Eagles football practice in south suburban Robbins on Aug. 20, 2026. Muhammad is part of UCAN’s REACH 21 program. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

REACH 21 program aims to lead Black male tweens and teens to be thriving adults

By Darcel Rockett

August 22, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.

The REACH 21 program is designed to help Black males ages 11-21 reach important teenage...

Tom Hitcho, a longtime friend of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, is the first person to sit next to the newly unveiled statue of the nun at Loyola University Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026. She died last year at age 106.(Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Sister Jean statue unveiled at Loyola University: ‘A lasting reminder’

By Rebecca Johnson

August 21, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Loyola marks the beginning of a new academic year by commemorating beloved Rambler and international...