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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...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, right, who supports an elected school board, celebrates after an election night party at the CTU headquarters in Chicago on Nov. 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

After several turmoil-filled months, Brandon Johnson and CTU’s education agenda takes a hit

By Alice Yin

November 6, 2024 at 5:23 p.m.

Chicago voters have rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s education agenda as only four of 10 candidates...

Chicago Public Schools headquarters in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Election Day 2024 live results: Chicago Board of Education

By baiduhai

November 6, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.

Chicago is holding its first school board elections, a key step as the city transitions from a...

Oak Lawn Community High School social workers Erin Lee, left, and Melissa Schumacher stand together in Lee's office at the school. Lee, who was named the 2024 Social Worker of the Year, "leads with a lot of kindness,” Schumacher said. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Oak Lawn social worker’s kindness, innovation earn state recognition

By Janice Neumann

November 5, 2024 at 2:59 p.m.

Erin Lee, a social worker at Oak Lawn Community High School, was awarded the 2024...

Students work in Triton College’s Respiratory Care lab in River Grove. The college recently relaunched its Respiratory Therapy program with help from a state grant. (Triton College)

Triton College relaunches respiratory therapy program

By Jesse Wright

November 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

“There’s a national shortage of respiratory therapists,” officials at the college said.

The parent of a child in Chicago Public Schools and resident of District 4 Angel Alvarez asks the candidates a question at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago on Oct. 5, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

The issues facing school board candidates at a contentious time for CPS

By Nell Salzman

November 5, 2024 at 8:47 p.m.

As Chicago voters this year make their picks for president and a host of statewide...

A parent-led protest march took place on Oct. 28 from Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies to Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center on Oct. 28 before an Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education meeting. About 100 people participated in the march. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Evanston/Skokie D65 unveils alternatives to grade closures as parents and teachers protest

By Richard Requena

November 4, 2024 at 10:05 a.m.

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 officials announced at the district's Board of Education meeting Oct. 28...

Max Castillo takes a moment at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, where he has earned an associate's degree and is working toward another this spring, even though he's still a senior at Evergreen Park Community High School. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Evergreen Park student earns college degree before high school diploma

By Janice Neumann

November 5, 2024 at 2:23 p.m.

Max Castillo, a senior at Evergreen Park Community High, earned an associates degree and is...

Ethan Hutton shakes hands with Valparaiso Board of Education Vice President Jennifer Bognar before receiving his diploma during commencement ceremonies at Valparaiso High School in Valparaiso, Indiana Wednesday June 1, 2022. Hutton graduated with highest distinction. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Schools want state to delay new diploma launch, say more time needed to ready courses

By Carole Carlson

November 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Many Indiana school districts want the state to push back the effective date of the...

Lane Tech’s Faith Galik, left, Sofia Pagones, Gaby Bahena and Vanessa Ramirez celebrate a touchdown during their game against Round Lake at Willowbrook High School on Aug. 29, 2024. Three years ago, Chicago Public League partnered with the Chicago Bears and others to launch a girls high school flag football league. Last year, the league included more than 100 schools across the state. This February, the IHSA board of directors added flag football to its roster of sanctioned sports. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

‘We deserve to be seen.’ Inside Lane Tech’s quest to capture the sport’s first IHSA girls flag football title.

By Jonathan Bullington

November 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The Tribune followed Lane Tech High School's girls flag football team to document its triumphs...

Former Lincoln Park High School basketball coaches Larry Washington, left, and Pat Gordon stand outside the school on Oct. 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Lincoln Park coaches’ defamation, due process claims resonate with principals as CPS approves $1.3M settlements

By Sarah Macaraeg

November 1, 2024 at 6:03 p.m.

Chicago Board of Education members voted to approve a nearly $1.3 million settlement with former...