Runoff required in the race for Chicago mayor
Rahm Emanuel failed to win a second term as mayor of Chicago in Tuesday's election. A 2-person runoff will be held in April.
News & Issues
A seemingly unending winter
Our first front page of the year highlights the snowy (and cold) winter weather most of the eastern half of the country has experienced.
Vaccinate against measles!
Parents should vaccinate children against measles, one of the most contagious diseases. Do it, unless you're one of a few people who should wait.
Students shot at JV b-ball game
Police have no suspects yet in the shooting of 2 students in Frederick, Md.
IL's Rauner on education in State of the State
Gov Bruce Rauner hopes to make a few changes in IL during his term, including an increase in charter schools.
Md.'s Hogan on education in State of the State
Charter school reform and legislation that would give people who contribute to private schools a tax credit led the new governor's education agenda.
An explanation for my absence
This blog has been on hiatus while I have been recovering from several surgeries at Shock Trauma; the site is now newly dedicated.
From the roof, Santa prays school won't close this year
Some Catholic schools in Chicago will close no matter what. But at least one is trying to save itself from being shuttered. Santa could help.
Post-Labor Day school start battle revs up again
As the Maryland comptroller picks up the drive to have schools start after Labor Day, we wonder how serious the question might be.
Moline kids eat donuts to help others buy clothes
The high school in Moline, IL kicks off its 65th Share Joys drive to raise money for needy kids in the area to buy clothes and shoes.