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Chicago school board president candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson participate in a forum at the Copernicus Center in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

More than $12.8 million flows in Chicago school board races

By Kate Armanini

October 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Millions of dollars are flowing into the races for Chicago’s first fully elected school board,...

Northwestern and Penn State fans arrive at the new Ryan Field in Evanston prior to Northwestern’s inaugural game at the stadium on Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

What’s that constant beeping noise? Ryan Field neighbors sound off on alarm testing

By Claire Murphy

October 16, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Noise and alarm concerns have taken a front seat in the complaints issued to Ryan...

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 administrative center. (Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale High School District 86 seeks members for planning group

By Pioneer Press

October 16, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

Hinsdale High School District 86 is inviting community members to serve on its Strategic Planning...

Oak Park and River Forest High School teacher and activist Anthony Clark poses for a portrait at L!ve Cafe Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Oak Park. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Anthony Clark gets $25K payout in resignation agreement with Oak Park and River Forest High School

By Bob Skolnik

January 7, 2025 at 4:25 p.m.

Teacher Anthony Clark will receive an additional $25,000 as part of his resignation from Oak...

JoAngel Tapia, 7, gets a kiss from his mother, Beatrice Garcia, outside Henderson Elementary where Jeannie Carrasquillo works as a special education classroom assistant, on Dec. 18, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Crossroads of care: Special education assistants and teacher aides at odds amid CPS cuts

By Nell Salzman

January 7, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

The Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employees International Union Local 1 disagree on who...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates holds a collective-bargaining update press conference at CTU headquarters on Jan. 2, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Stacy Davis Gates defends CTU’s contract demands, asks to shift pension payment debate to City Hall

By Nell Salzman

January 7, 2025 at 7:44 a.m.

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates defended the union’s contract proposals despite the costs of a...

Jenna Maziur, Providence girls assistant basketball coach, gives campers a rousing pep talk Jan. 2, 2025, at the Super Celtics Special Needs Coed Camp. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Providence Catholic athletes help special-needs students during the ‘best two days of the year’

By Jeff Vorva

January 6, 2025 at 11:53 a.m.

The Super Celtics Special Needs Coed Camp opened in 2023 with 16 campers but has...

Founder Sheila Fortson watches Matthew Thomas, 14, begin his piano lesson Dec. 11, 2024, at the FAME Center in the South Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

South Loop’s FAME Center seeks to expand its footprint and its arts programming for kids across the city

By Shanzeh Ahmad

January 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The nonprofit is raising funds to buy a large brick building on State Street for...

Chicago Public Schools parent Mike Ngan reads with his daughters Verity, 9, and Rozzy, 3, at their home in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, Jan. 3, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

The post-winter break blues: Parents and educators worry about CPS’ future and are divided about Martinez’s ouster

By Ikram Mohamed

January 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Heading back to classes Monday, Chicago Public School students will return to a district different...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates holds a collective-bargaining update press conference at CTU headquarters on Jan. 2, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Amid progress in contract negotiations, war of words between CPS and CTU erupts

By Sarah Macaraeg

January 4, 2025 at 3:48 p.m.

In dueling press conferences, CPS officials and Chicago Teachers Union members said progress has been...

Montrell Sippel, left, and Scott Oftedahl, seniors at Andrew High School in Tinley Park, will travel to Washington, D.C. in Feb. with a group from Special Olympics Illinois to lobby lawmakers for support for Unified Sports programs. (Andrew High School)

Duo from Andrew ‘making history,’ heading to D.C. to advocate for Unified Sports

By C.R. Walker

January 3, 2025 at 12:09 p.m.

Two Andrew High School athletes have been invited by Special Olympics to Lobby Day in...

Members of the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 marching band prepare to step off Jan. 1, 2025, for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. (Jenny Clark)

Lincoln-Way marching band makes 4th ‘fantastic’ appearance in Tournament of Roses Parade

By Mike Nolan

January 2, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

Lincoln-Way High School District 210's marching band returns after its fourth appearance in Tournament of...

Moraine Valley Community College assistant dean Nina Shoman-Dajani presents to the staff of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education during a recent visit to The college in Palos Hills. (Mollie Burkiewicz)

MVCC official’s inclusivity efforts land her in leadership cohort

By Janice Neumann

December 31, 2024 at 4:47 p.m.

Nina Shoman-Dajani, a Moraine Valley Community College assistant dean, was invited into the Cultivate: Women...