Pope Leo’s Vatican reviewing appeal of planned closing of Chicago-area Catholic school, Chicago

CTU backed candidate for Chicago school board, Hilario Dominguez, talks campaign

The Chicago Teachers Union is backing one of its own in the race for Chicago’s first elected school board president. Hilario ...

Congress puts school chiefs on the spot as Chicago families bring banned books to Capitol Hill

A school hearing on Capitol Hill is turning into a sharp split-screen over public education, student rights, and who gets to ...

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, ...

In unusual move, Chicago school board reinstates teacher accused of pushing student

The move reflects emerging divides on the 21-member governing board and led to increased scrutiny of CPS policies around race ...

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 ...

New Chicago school board meets one day after president's resignation

CHICAGO (CBS) --The Chicago Board of Education met on Friday, just one day after the former president, Rev. Mitchell Johnson, resigned after antisemitic and misogynistic comments he made online came ...

School closings list: More than 100 Chicago-area schools closed due to dangerous cold

More than 100 schools, colleges and daycares across Northeastern Illinois have announced closures or shifts to e-learning Tuesday as dangerously cold wind chills as low as -30 sweep across the Chicago ...

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 ...

Pope Leo’s Vatican reviewing appeal of planned closing of Chicago-area Catholic school

The review is significant because the Vatican often rejects such petitions. The group of parents who appealed to the pope is ...

Investigation underway after burning cross found at Grant Park

An investigation is underway on Wednesday morning after police say a burning cross was found at Grant Park on Tuesday ...

Burning cross in Chicago park sparks outrage as police investigate racist hate symbol

Chicago police are investigating after a burning cross was found in a park on Tuesday afternoon. Widely considered to be a ...

Examining NBA Mock Draft 2026 Expert Predictions for Lakers, Warriors, Bulls and More

The NBA Draft kicks off on Monday, June 23, with teams selecting the players they hope to carry them to championship ...

UPMC lays off 200 workers, cuts 300 positions

UPMC lay off 200 workers and cut 300 vacant positions, focusing on nonclinical roles while expanding into Ohio with Trinity Health acquisition.

Passersby left shocked after burning cross spotted in Grant Park

The flames from the cross burning in the middle of Grant Park were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive.

Report shows Wisconsin ranks eighth among states in voter participation

Wisconsin is the only state to have at least 70% of its voting-age population vote in every presidential election since 2000.

Federal agents, Chicago police involved in shooting during operation in Country Club Hills

Federal agents and Chicago police were involved in a shooting during a law enforcement operation in Country Club Hills on ...

Dream's Reese outduels Cardoso, prevails in Chicago return

Angel Reese had 17 points and 17 rebounds, outdueling former teammate Kamilla Cardoso to lead the Dream to an 82-75 win over ...

Chicago weather: Timeline for severe storms, dangerous heat through Thursday

Friday and Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine with highs in the upper 70s on Friday and then warming into the mid 80s ...

Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky WNBA game Thursday, June 11

The Indiana Fever host the Washington Mystics on Thursday, June 11: Start time, where to watch, tickets, Caitlin Clark stats.

Chicago weather: Chance for severe storms in forecast for Wednesday

Potentially strong storms are in the forecast for the Chicago area for both Wednesday and Thursday . The Storm Prediction ...

Struggles of Cubs’ offseason additions a major reason for their spiral

And their primary additions the previous winter did not have the impact the organization had hoped. Yu Darvish was the big ...