Study: CPS Students Perform Poorly In Science
Chicago Public Schools students do not fare well in the subject of science, according to a newly-released national study.
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Chicago Public Schools students do not fare well in the subject of science, according to a newly-released national study.
In addition to the city of Chicago, elections are also taking place Tuesday in two Cook County suburbs and in Lake County.
The standard practice of submitting an SAT or ACT score to colleges and university's to gain acceptance is being challenged by one school in Chicago.
A 31-year-old DeKalb man who had earlier been arrested for marijuana possession, died early Saturday after he became unresponsive at a North Side police station.
Rahm Emanuel claims to be the only mayoral candidate with a plan to address the lack of grocery stores in some South Side neighborhoods – often called "food deserts."
Hundreds of home-school rights activists are expected to rally in Springfield Tuesday, against legislation that would require home-school children to register with the state.
The Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization has sent mayoral candidate Miguel Del Valle a public valentine.
An examination of Metra's pollution problems reveals riders may be at greater risk than originally believed.
The second in charge at the Cook County Forest Preserve District currently makes $111,000 annually, and could see a substantial increase in salary if Board President Toni Preckwinkle has her way.
A delay in the lawsuit involving the O'Hare Modernization Program is being hailed by the two U.S. senators from Illinois.
A Chicago man, whose father was murdered more than a decade ago, is trying to stop the execution of the man who was convicted of the murder.
The oldest school district in DuPage County is set to celebrate a historic birthday next month, but right now, organizers are more interested in finding a time capsule buried on school grounds.
Crestwood residents, many of whom who were part of a class action lawsuit over allegations of contaminated water, are set to receive settlement checks.
Detectives are conducting a "death investigation" after an infant was found unresponsive Monday night inside a Lakeview home.
Police are asking for the Public's help finding a teenage boy who went missing Sunday from the Brighton Park neighborhood.
Thomas Burton was last seen on the South Side earlier Monday, police say.
One person was taken to the hospital from a fire in a Lincoln Park neighborhood apartment building on Monday afternoon.
With Super Bowl fever revving up, two former Chicago Bears said Saturday that it would be great to host the big game at Soldier Field.
It has never been cheap to attend a Super Bowl, but one ticket website is reporting the average price for a ticket to Sunday's game has nearly doubled from last year.
Several Elk Grove Village residents believe officials did a great job with snow removal, but some admit it appears officials are now playing catch up.
More than a decade ago, Pat Harney was arrested and charged with a DUI in a CTA vehicle. Now, he fills a fleet management position with the City of Chicago.
The YMCA of McHenry County has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the recession and a decline in membership as the main reasons.
Condiments such as ketchup and hot sauce may be fine with humans, but they have proven to be deadly for one freshwater fish.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has said admission to the Taste of Chicago will remain free, but new information shows that may not necessarily end up being the case.
Earlier this month the General Assembly voted to abolish the death penalty. But Gov. Quinn has yet to sign the legislation.
