Reg Weaver, former Illinois and National Education Association president, dies at 86
Educators and union leaders this week remembered a trailblazer for collective bargaining rights in Illinois.
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Educators and union leaders this week remembered a trailblazer for collective bargaining rights in Illinois.
Would you send your child to a private school with no teachers and learning driven by AI? And would you pay to do so?
Parents, teachers and students at the Chicago High School for the Arts pushed back against proposed changes Tuesday.
Teachers are using AI as a tool to reshape the future of Holocaust education.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition, housing and student fees at both the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses.
Two separate court hearings was held Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
A court hearing on Wednesday seeks to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in federal funding for Illinois after-school programs. Lauren Victory reports.
The advocates say students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources after the feds suddenly cut millions of dollars from Illinois after-school programs. Lauren Victory reports.
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, early childhood education programs in Chicago that rely on federal funding are feeling the ripple effects and bracing for potential disruptions.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
The public schools superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, has resigned while challenging his deportation after being detained by immigration authorities.
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
With no state learning program in place, and no money set aside for one, the Illinois Climate Education hub is made possible through a nonprofit.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The Obama Foundation's Future Series is a program that brings Chicago high schoolers into intimate conversations with accomplished leaders from a wide variety of industries and careers.
A sustainable community school is a school with an emphasis on wraparound services and community partnerships.
A group of faculty at Northwestern University have written an open letter to school leadership, asking them not to make a deal with President Trump after he froze hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Far beyond Harvard University and its standoff with the Trump administration, Republican officials in several states have been pushing for changes at public universities.
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed a victory to the Republican-controlled Legislature in a power struggle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Chicago Public Schools are providing free summer meals as part of its commitment to student health and wellness.
The Chicago Board of Education selected City Hall employee Dr. Macquline King to be the interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
Dozens of people cheered on the launch together as the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years on Wednesday.
Board President Christopher Bohlen told CBS News Chicago the post was sent by email during a teacher game thread.
The Bulls have lost five straight.
A potential legal battle is brewing between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority, over the board's choice for a new CEO.
Some plots of vacant land were sold for $1, others for up to $150,000.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
After practicing in Champaign, the team hit the road for the short trip east to Indianapolis.
New numbers show that Michael Jordan has made more than $3 billion over his career thanks largely to his "Jordan" brand.
With it being April Fool's Day, doctors say, as long as the pranks and jokes are all in good fun, laughing is good for your health.
Economists say hiring could slow down as companies deal with rising costs and uncertainty.
After Thursday, another round of strong storms is possible late Friday night with rain extending into Saturday morning. Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a shopping center in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Board President Christopher Bohlen told CBS News Chicago the post was sent by email during a teacher game thread.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back.
Dozens of people cheered on the launch together as the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years on Wednesday.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
The Bulls have lost five straight.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The White Sox have postponed Thursday's home opener against the Blue Jays until Friday, due to expected thunderstorms.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
