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Lincoln Park High School students walk out in support of "Jane Doe" and survivors of sexual violence on the “National Day of Action” on Oct. 8 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

‘We need to be speaking out’: High school, college students across Illinois protest sexual violence

By Kate Perez

October 8, 2026 at 7:50 p.m.

Students across Chicago and the state walked out of class, demonstrated, and advocated for the...

A woman attending a Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success community discussion jots down ideas while working on a small group activity at Phillips High School on East Pershing Road in Chicago, March 11, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

At long last, Chicago school board puts its committees to work

By Kate Armanini

October 8, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

Two years later, the Chicago Board of education finally put its three standing committees on...

The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education emblem is illuminated during a board meeting at CPS headquarters July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races

By Kate Armanini

October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates greets people while Mayor Brandon Johnson announces an expansion of the Sustainable Community Schools initiative, Aug. 3, 2026, at Malcolm X College on Chicago’s Near West Side. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

CPS adds 15 to sustainable community schools model

By Kate Perez

August 3, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools adds 15 additional schools to its sustainable community schools program, bringing the...

Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions after announcing an expansion of the Sustainable Community Schools initiative on Aug. 3, 2026, at Malcolm X College on Chicago’s Near West Side. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson brushes off Alexi Giannoulias candidacy, says days of school closures are over

By Alice Yin

August 3, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson launched thinly veiled attacks Monday on mayoral candidate Alexi Giannoulias and Giannoulias'...

Dr. Kyle Gospodarek, assistant professor of clinical family medicine with IUN's School of Medicine, sits in front of a CAT scan taken when he was younger as he speaks about living with hydrocephalus on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘He’s unstoppable’: IUN professor uses hydrocephalus diagnosis to help teach, advocate

By Maya Wilkins

August 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

IUN Professor Kyle Gospodarek has had 68 surgeries because of his hydrocephalus diagnosis.

Griffith High School student Natalie Wadkins speaks with her history teacher, Jeff Swisher, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Wadkins placed second in the National History Day state competition with a documentary on disability rights activist Kitty Cone and she will compete in Maryland next month for the national title. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Historical Society ends sponsorship of National History Day contest

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Facing budget cuts, the Indiana Historical Society ended its financial support of the National History...

Chicago Teachers Union members and Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers rally as the Chicago Board of Education holds a meeting about the budget on July 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS is counting on $150 million more from Springfield. Will it deliver?

By Kate Armanini

August 2, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.

While the Chicago Board of Education agrees that schools need more funding, there’s far less...

Hilario Dominguez, right, joins Chicago Teachers Union members and their allies in a protest outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 20, 2026, before a meeting of the Board of Education. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Six overruled objections to Chicago School Board ballots petitioned for judicial review

By Tess Kenny

July 31, 2026 at 8:19 p.m.

New filings in Cook County Circuit Court ask that recently overruled ballot objections to six...

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks on July 6, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker signs law aimed at protecting kids from social media algorithms

By Olivia Olander

July 31, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

The law mandates parents to input their child’s age when a device is set up....

Gov. JB Pritzker talks about a law that will ban cellphones in schools during a signing ceremony at Elgin High School, July 28, 2026. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

School officials in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills eye impact of state cellphone policy

By Chuck Fieldman

July 31, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

All public elementary schools must be compliant with the new Illinois cellphone standard by the...

Chicago Teachers Union members and Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers rally as the Chicago Board of Education hold a meeting about the budget on July 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

After divisive debate, Chicago school board passed $9.96 billion budget banking on uncertain state funding

By Kate Armanini

July 31, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Education approved the district’s $9.96 billion budget that anticipates an additional...

Peter Morikis (left), Executive Director of the district, greets students at 21st Century Charter High School in Gary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary’s 21st Century Charter students kick off NWI school year

By Carole Carlson

July 30, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Students in black and red polo shirts toted clear book bags through the main entrance...