College students mostly riot over being drunk
College students still riot, just as they did in the 60s. But now they don't have a political message; they just want to drink.
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Tornadoes near Rockford kill 2, level homes
Tornadoes and thunderstorms on Thursday injured more than a dozen people and killed at least two in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Baltimore sub charged with sex abuse
A man who was a substitute teacher and rec center program leader has been accused of sex abuse by a 15-year-old boy he invited to his home.
Scholarships for the undocumented at Loyola?
Hats off to the students at Loyola University in Chicago, who just voted to add a $5 fee in order to fund a scholarship for undocumented undergraduate students.
Children with autism can learn to be social
Research finds with social peer network interventions, even around non-ASD students, children with autism can develop communication & other social skills.
Comptroller might ask governor to order schools to start after Labor Day
We can't support continued efforts on the part of some Md. policymakers to force public schools in the state to start after Labor Day.
Emanuel wins re-election
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been re-elected mayor of Chicago. His runoff challenger, Chuy Garcia, brought important issues to light.
US has unmet pre-K needs
Many states aren't providing access to high-quality pre-K programs funded by government. The US Ed. Dept. wants to step it up.
Feeding students in Md. schools
Federal guidelines for free lunches changed a few years back, but not all schools are participating in the program. A bill in Md. could change that.
Qualified free tuition at Harper
A community college near Chicago promises two free years’ tuition for students who keep up their grades, attendance, and community service.