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Passengers board a Pace bus as a CTA Green Line train pulls in near the intersection of Harlem and South Boulevard in Oak Park, Friday, June 20, 2025. Students at Oak Park and River Forest High School who don't have a ride to school will have to continue to rely on public transportation after the School District 200 board renewed an expeption from a rule requiring them to provide school bus services. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Despite petition, Oak Park and River Forest High School renews school bus exemption

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 9, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

School buses are too expensive, board tells Oak Park and River Forest High students who...

Dayna Schmidt-Johnson, of Chicago, helps block the wind as organizer Idgie Kelley lights candles during a solidarity event for survivors of sexual assault at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, Thursday, October 8, 2026. Kelley, of Griffith, said 185 candles were lit to represent reports of sexual assault from the top five Indiana universities in 2024. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso vigil brings to light sexual assaults on college campuses

By Amy Lavalley

October 9, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

There were no megaphones, no marches, no speeches -- just tealight candles on two tables,...

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 9, 2026 at 9:08 a.m.

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

Hinsdale Township High School officials recently approved hiring of Josh McMahon as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment. (District 86)

Hinsdale Township High School hires assistant superintendent of curriculum

By Chuck Fieldman

May 11, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

District 86 officials recently approved hiring of Josh McMahon as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction...

Mary Pat Carr, School District 230 director of safety and security, informs teachers about the Smart Pass Digital Hall Pass System at High School in spring 2026. (High School District 230)

Orland High School District 230 to expand digital pass system that tracks students

By Addison Wright

May 11, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

High School District 230 will expand use of Raptor Technologies’ Smart Pass system after a...

Chesterton student charged after injury in ‘Senior Assassin’ game

By Jim Woods

May 11, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

A Chesterton High School student faces a misdemeanor after a "Senior Assassin" game went awry...

Lindblom Math and Science Academy sophomores Twila Bietila, 15, and Darius Rencher, 17, talk about their debate club experiences on April 17, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Is the Lindblom debate team back in the game?

By Kate Armanini

May 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Lindblom High School's debate team students are mounting a comeback.

LaNiya Jackson waves her diploma to a coworker during the Purdue University Northwest 2026 commencement on campus in Hammond, Indiana, Saturday, May 9, 2026. Jackson, of Gary, Indiana, earned a degree in hospitality and tourism management. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Help them see the possibility’: Purdue Northwest celebrates commencement

By Michelle L. Quinn

May 10, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

Purdue University Northwest graduated its largest class Saturday morning, and they carry the forever skills to move the world...

Incoming School District 204 Superintendent John Price speaks at a press event on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the district's Crouse Education Center in Aurora. Price will be taking over as the district’s new leader starting July 1. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

John Price preparing to take the helm as Indian Prairie School District 204’s new superintendent

By Molly Morrow

May 13, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

As the school year comes to a close, Indian Prairie School District 204 is gearing...

Students enjoy the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Quad on April 11, 2023. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

University of Illinois finals set for Sunday after cyberattack delay

By William Lee

May 9, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

After a cyberattack on the Canvas system, school officials regained access and rescheduled all exams...

Students converge on the Main Quad at the University of Illinois in Champaign on April 11, 2023. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Cyberattack postpones University of Illinois finals week

By William Lee

May 8, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has postponed all final exams and assignments after an...

Chicago Board of Education President Sean Harden, top, listens during a meeting on April 8, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago school board investigates media leaks, to no avail

By Kate Armanini

May 8, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

A law firm hired by the Chicago Board of Education has come up empty in...

Marisa Ashraf and Nadia Foushi sit by a piano near the Ozinga Chapel on May 7, 2026. Both students will transfer to Lewis University in Romeoville after Trinity closes. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

‘Resting the cover on the page’: Trinity Christian College community members share memories

By Olivia Stevens

May 8, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Alumni and current Trinity Christian College students joined in a legacy ceremony before the Palos...