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Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic program

A Chicago high school is eliminating its Arabic language program amid budget cuts and low enrollment, sparking petitions and ...

51 candidates file for Chicago school board elections: ‘It’s a historic moment’

The race for Chicago’s first fully elected school board will field 51 candidates vying for 21 seats, with incumbents, ...

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Chicago school board delays charter renewals after heated debate

The Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for six of seven charter school operators, as board members sparred over stricter oversight standards for the publicly funded but ...

Chicago Christian Schools announces plan to purchase Trinity Christian College campus

Chicago Christian Schools announced Tuesday it has coordinated an investment effort to acquire the 60-acre campus of Trinity ...

Editorial: Chicago Public Schools’ COVID recovery story doesn’t survive a closer look

Nobody wants to throw stones at our kids and our teachers. We want both to succeed. Improvement starts with an honest ...

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Chicago Public Schools release budget plans while facing $733 million shortfall

More cuts may be ahead for Chicago Public Schools, as early budget plans show the district is facing a budget gap of $732 million next school year.

TCR’s guide to Chicago’s November school board elections

Chicago is holding its first full Board of Education election, with all 21 seats on the ballot as the city moves toward a ...

Here’s who’s running for Chicago’s first-ever elected school board president

Four candidates have already filed for school board president, and a fifth from the Chicago Teachers Union plans to join them. Up until now, the mayor appointed that position and held sway over what ...

Chicago-area school closings: How to check your school's status

With parts of the Chicago area dealing with heavy snow Sunday and with the prospect of frigid wind chills Monday, some schools are switching to e-learning. Parts of Chicago have received in excess of ...

Data shows cell phone problems in Chicago schools; Senate still undecided on ban as legislative session nears end

With a few days left until the end of the legislative session, the future of a cell phone ban in schools has yet to be voted on by the Illinois Senate. Illinois Senate Bill 2427 would call for a ...

NFL’s oldest stadium handed lifeline as Mayor reveals talks to avoid $5bn relocation

All signs point to the Chicago Bears crossing state lines and heading for Hammond, Indiana. The franchise was deciding ...

Historic Union Pacific train 'Big Boy' rolls into West Chicago

Union Pacific's "Big Boy Number 4014" is the world's largest operating steam locomotive. It reached West Chicago late Tuesday ...

Teen takeover listening session held in Chicago as alderperson warns of more planned gatherings

As more so-called teen takeovers could be planned in Chicago this week, the concern over the gatherings seemed to be split in ...

Where to watch Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins: TV channel, start time, streaming for Jun. 02

Here's how to watch Tuesday's Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how ...

Where to watch Kansas City Royals vs Cincinnati Reds: TV channel, start time, streaming for Jun. 02

Here's how to watch Tuesday's Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how ...

Athletics star Nick Kurtz discusses feeling ‘locked in' at the plate as of late

Infielder Nick Kurtz speaks to reporters following the Athletics' 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Wrigley ...

What to know about the controversial ‘Broadview Six’ case — and its collapse in court

In late September 2025, as the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement action known as Operation Midway ...

Chicago litter group battles illegal dumping at newly transformed Englewood community garden

Incidents complicate efforts to build trust and encourage community investment — something organizers say is critical to ...

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Letters: Let the Chicago Stars play at Ryan Field too

The recent Ryan Field editorial states “this moment [should] mark a formal end to the grousing over this stadium, which is ...

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How Fordham Launched The Careers Of Mike Breen And Other Sportscasters

On Wednesday night, Breen will call Game 1 of the NBA finals. It will be the 21st consecutive year Breen will serve as the ...

Rally planned ahead of ShotSpotter hearing in Chicago

It's been nearly two years since Chicago's ShotSpotter contract expired, and the city has yet to find a replacement.