CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois lawmakers met Thursday about the funding crisis at Chicago Public Schools. Lawmakers say they want the district to be fully funded, but don't feel it should all come from the ...

Chicago Public Schools officials are asking for more money from Illinois taxpayers, but a state lawmaker from Chicago says ...

A legislative hearing called to discuss funding issues facing Chicago Public Schools made clear the problems but produced little in the way of solutions.

Illinois lawmakers want to figure out how to close Chicago’s budget gap. However, they did not make any commitments on what aid they would provide to the district and when.

School is almost in session, and Disney has teamed up with "Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph and nonprofits in a back ...

Applause, applause: The lawyers’ association honored Biden for his work in office, including his appointments of Black U.S.

Yasmin Bhatia, CEO of Uplift Education, will step down in December after 16 years leading the largest network of free, public charter schools in North Texas. Bhatia, who announced her upcoming ...

Nearly 1,400 department workers are being fired as part of a broad reduction-in-force (RIF) that began on March 11. Days ...

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, who has the endorsement of Davis, and city Treasurer Melissa Conyears Ervin are among the ...

Chalkbeat reports that undocumented children will no longer qualify for Head Start preschool under a Trump administration ...

Activists and community members want clarity amid layoff announcements and budget analysis by Chicago Public Schools July is Disability Pride Month. This July, Chicago disability advocates have been ...

Good morning, Chicago. Lollapalooza fans return to Grant Park this weekend, and the wave of visitors should keep most downtown hotel rooms and many restaurants filled, a much-needed boost at a time ...