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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...

Arielle Brazelton, center, helps hold a piece during construction of the electric go-kart Thursday at The Field Studios in Chicago. (Nate Swanson/for the Daily Southtown)

South, southwest suburban students practice STEM skills designing electric go-karts

By Olivia Stevens

July 26, 2026 at 5:08 a.m.

Students from Homewood-Flossmoor and Bloom Trail high schools design electric go-karts to compete in race...

Valparaiso University President Rev. Brian Konkol laughs as he responds to comparisons between him and Valparaiso popcorn magnate Orville Redenbacher as he speaks about his first months at the college on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘An amazing time’: Valparaiso University’s new president Brian Konkol settles in

By Amy Lavalley

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Valparaiso University’s new president, the Rev. Brian Konkol, still feels he’s landed his dream job...

Paderewski Elementary school in Chicago, July 24, 2026, was one of 49 schools closed in 2013. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Recent UChicago study shows uptick in violence around schools shuttered in 2013

By Darcel Rockett

July 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A study from the University of Chicago said 2013 Chicago Public Schools closures led to...

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)

Complaint accuses school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez of breaking campaign finance rules

By Kate Armanini

July 24, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

A complaint from a rival campaign has accused Chicago Teachers Union school board candidate Hilario...

Valparaiso Community Schools administration building, 3801 N. Campbell St. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso school contract puts former superintendent on retainer

By Doug Ross

July 24, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Former Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall is on a $3,000-a-month contract to advise new...

Independent journalist Georgia Fort speaks at "America @ 250: A journalism reckoning," in Chicago on July 16, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Journalists ‘reckon’ with needs, changes necessary for the Fourth Estate to survive

By Darcel Rockett

July 24, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

At "America @250: A journalism reckoning," journalists, funders and civic leaders reflected on the past,...

East Porter school board member remembered for her passion

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 23, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

East Porter County School Corporation Board member Natalie Bowersock died Wednesday, her family and school...

Former Superintendent Maureen White, left, during a June 2024 board meeting. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton District 149 new Superintendent Mellodie Brown earns $205,000 salary

By Olivia Stevens

July 23, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Mellodie Brown now earns $205,000 per year as the district's leader, following the retirement of...

Students walk on campus at Northwestern University in Evanston, Sept. 19, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Some Northwestern and U of C alumni to receive class-action lawsuit payouts

By Kate Perez

July 22, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Northwestern University and University of Chicago alumni involved in a class-action antitrust lawsuit regarding the...

New Valparaiso Schools Superintendent Brian Smith smiles while speaking with his wife Sallie Smith and Dion Katsouros during a reception held in his honor at Valparaiso High School Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Smith was selected as superintendent after ending a 13-year tenure in the same job at the School Town of Highland. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘A new chapter’: New Valparaiso superintendent meets community leaders

By Doug Ross

July 22, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith has been going out into the community to...