How did Illinois students do on the ‘nation’s report card’ in 2024?
The latest round of test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP, released on Wednesday shows that Illinois students who missed school or went through the ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson would benefit from CPS contract he’s negotiating
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is on leave from Chicago Public Schools while his administration negotiates its new contract. If Johnson were to return to CPS, he would be guaranteed a six-figure job.
Orland Park District 230 Board celebrates teacher contract, debates finals schedule
Orland Park High School District 230 Board member Mohammed Jaber said the spring 2026 finals schedule conflicts with a Muslim ...
New CPS Board boosts its legal tab as it faces its outgoing CEO in court
The Chicago Board of Education voted on Thursday to increase what it can spend on legal fees as courtroom fight continues ...
Daywatch: What we know about Madigan jury deliberations
The jurors in the landmark racketeering trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant deliberated for their first full day yesterday without reaching a verdict — though they ...
Chicago's first hybrid elected school board meeting focuses on ICE, student safety
The first official elected Chicago school board meeting focused on protecting Chicago Public School students from ICE, and a ...