Illinois' public universities are underfunded, forcing tuition hikes and cuts that threaten access and affordability for ...

CPS emphasized that its transportation system is outsourced and must cover more than 200 square miles of city territory. The ...

CHICAGO - Cook County has officially declared maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis. The announcement came Tuesday during a press conference held by Cook County Board President Toni ...

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump ...

If President Trump makes good on all his threats, Harvard may lose much of its influence and prestige. It could also become ...

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. and state Rep. Bradley Fritts addressed key areas of concern Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during a legislative update at Dixon's Post House Ballroom. Arellano, R-Dixon, said he ...

PLAYBOOK Q&A: Charles Isbell Jr., who was approved Monday as the next chancellor of the University of Illinois ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to testify before a U.S. House committee on Thursday morning about the state’s "sanctuary" ...

Also in the Capitol Notebook, Iowa nonprofits have sent a letter to Sens. Ernst and Grassley warning of harmful provisions in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Public Schools Board has appointed Macquline King as the new CPS CEO. The board held a vote Wednesday. The vote was 11 to 8 to approve King, with one abstention.

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.