Trump calls Covid relief bill a ‘disgrace’
President Trump demanded Congress amend months of work on a Covid disaster relief bill: he wants more money to Americans.
Movie review: Mank
Students from IL and KS review the new Netflix release, <em>Mank</em>, about the influence of the filmmaking art in America.
3 US reps who signed on to the Texas lawsuit
A lawsuit brought by Texas asked the Supreme Court to overturn the election; 2 US reps from IL and 1 from MD signed on.
A Progressive American Christian at the End of Advent
I take a brief editorial pause to reflect on my holiday faith at the end of a calendar year, a polarizing presidency, and a pandemic.
IL district joins JUUL Labs lawsuit
Disposable tobacco products also threaten student health. While the lawsuit is about money and resources, student safety is at the core.
Supreme Court balances religious school closures
Some religious schools, which don't answer to public boards, have in-person learning. But what if the governor orders it to stop?
Russian hackers attack U.S. networks
Criminals from Russia appear to have hacked into several computer networks in the US, some of them holding secure government info.
Bremen H.S. student drive buses food to kids
Students at a Chicago-area high school collected and donated food to children at a nearby elementary school. Let's hope it catches on.
Nor’easter brings pandemic’s 1st snow day
A powerful winter storm, the biggest in over a year, led some schools to cancel in-person instruction, but virtual learning can continue.
Electors give victory to Joe Biden
Now it's official. The Electoral College voted 306-232 Monday to give Joe Biden and Kamala Harris victory in the Nov. 3 presidential election.