Glenbrook District 225 Receives Illinois Green Ribbon
The award from the Illinois Green Alliance shines a spotlight on the district's Energy Storage System delivering electrical capacity to the area's grid.
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Ind. teacher resigns after post about Charlie Kirk
A personal post has crossed into public controversy, sparking debate over free speech in public schools following a teacher's resignation.
Wheeling High split over honoring Charlie Kirk
Dueling petitions reflect the community's divide after the conservative activist’s death, but the district urges learning to remain the focus.
Students debate federal role in local policing and ICE
Students from California and Oregon debate Trump’s federal role in crime and immigration, weighing safety, civil rights, and local authority.
New AI system in Oak Lawn designed to detect guns
AI promises faster threat response in schools, yet skeptics warn of false alarms, privacy risks, and misplaced safety priorities.
Naperville D203 faces possible teacher walkout Tuesday
Teachers warn of a strike Aug. 26, citing stalled raises; families urged to prepare childcare alternatives.
Gun recovered on 1st day of classes in Chicago
Chicago schools blocked a gun from entering Whitney Young, but shrinking budgets raise bigger questions about safety and stability.
An era ends: U-46 bids farewell to century-old schools
Historic schools marked their last first day as part of a $179 million modernization plan for IL's 2nd-largest district.
IL to require mental health screening in schools
Illinois will be the first state to require annual school mental health screenings, aiming to detect problems early and reduce stigma.
Chicago teens dispute gun culture on social media
Through Project Unloaded, Chicago youth use TikTok-style humor to flip the script on guns and inspire safer community choices.