Illinois' public universities are underfunded, forcing tuition hikes and cuts that threaten access and affordability for ...

CPS emphasized that its transportation system is outsourced and must cover more than 200 square miles of city territory. The ...

A recent graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago, Villalpando, 29, took out private loans to pay for college. Unlike federal student loans, private loans typically have higher interest rates ...

Protests at Illinois school board meeting over trans athletes in girls' sports sparked national attention, with debates on ...

Illinois legislators passed a record-high $55.1 billion state budget, which includes funding for local K-12 schools, Rockford ...

CHICAGO - Cook County has officially declared maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis. The announcement came Tuesday during a press conference held by Cook County Board President Toni ...

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump ...

If President Trump makes good on all his threats, Harvard may lose much of its influence and prestige. It could also become ...

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. and state Rep. Bradley Fritts addressed key areas of concern Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during a legislative update at Dixon's Post House Ballroom. Arellano, R-Dixon, said he ...

State lawmakers built Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget for 2026 on gimmicks, one-time fixes and piecemeal tax hikes.

Trump's 2026 spending plan serves as a starting point for negotiations with lawmakers and will likely change as the ...