As budget passes in Illinois, eyes turn to recovery
IL lawmakers passed a budget, after a 2-yr impasse and unknown fallout in schools and universities, so the recovery will begin.
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Chicago schools to provide meals during summer
Lunch options for Chicago schoolkids this summer got a boost with the district's LunchStop program, providing access to nutritious meals.
PARCC Inc. is dissolved
The manager of standardized tests used extensively in IL and Md. dissolved as of today. The tests will continue for now.
Calculus, cardboard canoes, commencement @WVHS
The year wrapped up for seniors yesterday at one of the Chicago area's biggest and best high schools. We once again salute seniors.
Chainsmokers crash a Chicago-area prom
A pair of celebrity DJs crashed a prom Saturday, to the surprise of students, before heading across the street for their own show.
Cymbals in Morton & the IL state budget
IL continues under a budget impasse. Although towns step up to help, it comes down to figuring out how to solve the root problem.
Magazine declares top high schools in America
Based on its own criteria, well established as they may be, a news magazine once again ranked high schools in America.
IL needs to pass a state budget and quick
The state of Illinois has failed to pass a budget, and schools are drawing on reserves and finding other ways to cut expenses—just to stay open.
Worst semester of life at a competitive high school
Being a student at a highly competitive high school has its good points, but many students bail out at the first sign of stress.
Sexual misconduct alleged at a Christian school
Charges of sexual misconduct against a female teacher surfaced a week ago at a Christian high school in Chicago's southwest suburbs.