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Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education

For the first time ever, Chicagoans have fully elected their Board of Education. With several new faces set to join the 21-member board in January following Chicago’s first ever citywide board elections, take a moment to learn more about who will be making critical decisions for Chicago Public Schools, its students and their families.

Chicago, IL · 3d
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Chicago Public Radio

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Without more state funding, CPS faces possible midyear cuts as unexpected costs mount

Just a few months into the school year, Chicago Public Schools has overspent its budget and its emergency contingency budget for special education by $27 million — one of several “compounding financial pressures” that could mean midyear cuts if the school district doesn’t get more from the state in the state Legislative veto session that starts Tuesday.

Chicago, IL · 21h
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Hyde Park Herald

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Kenwood Academy opens long-awaited pedway

Kenwood Academy High School celebrated the completion of its long-awaited pedway Tuesday, cutting the ribbon on an enclosed, above-ground-level connection between its main building and the former Canter Middle School nearly three years after the project was supposed to be finished. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Macquline...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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hoodline.com

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Lakeshore East's Davis School Opens Enrollment for Fall 2027, 700 Families Already Interested

Enrollment has officially opened for Davis School, a planned private Jewish high school set to take over a long-stalled skyscraper at 355 East Wacker Drive in Chicago's Lakeshore East neighborhood. The school team is accepting its first class for a fall 2027 opening, and more than 700 families have already expressed interest, with early enrollment and campus tours now available.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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evanstonroundtable.com

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Some Dewey TWI families express frustration after district cancels second engagement meeting

Evanston/Skokie District 65 administrators canceled a second meeting for Dewey Elementary School Two Way Spanish/English Immersion (TWI) families scheduled to take place Thursday. Several Dewey TWI parents told the RoundTable that the decision upset them. A Wednesday email from Assistant Superintendent Maggie Gordon and District 65 Director of Multilingual Services...

Evanston, IL · 2d

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Guest essay: District 65 interim superintendent describes financial realities

Over the past several weeks, our community has been engaged in some of the most difficult conversations a school district can face. I know the uncertainty surrounding our proposed financial sustainability plan has weighed heavily, especially on those whose schools, programs or positions may be directly impacted. We recognize the very real emotions and potential impact behind these conversations.

Evanston, IL · 19h

bvmsports.com

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UIC Baseball Adds 10 Top Prospects to Fall 2027 Recruiting Class

Coming off a Missouri Valley Conference title and an NCAA Tournament appearance, UIC baseball has added 10 high school recruits for fall 2027. The group spans Illinois, Wisconsin and North Dakota, with prospects across the infield, outfield, catching and pitching staff. UIC says the class combines immediate competition potential with the character and depth to sustain its championship push.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Total Pro Sports

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High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO]

What on Earth were they thinking? The post High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Lyons, IL · 6d

CBS Chicago

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Chicago Catholic schools warn of cuts to services for special needs students

Families of students with disabilities at non-public schools across Chicago are being warned that the funding for their special education services is about to dry up.

Chicago, IL · 4d

WTVC

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84% of Chicago-area students feel pressure to criticize Western civilization, survey says

College campuses are traditionally viewed as places where students can challenge ideas, debate opposing viewpoints and develop independent thinking skills. But a new survey of nearly 2,200 students at five Chicago-area universities is raising questions about whether students feel comfortable expressing opinions that differ from those of their professors. The...

Chicago, IL · 4d

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U of I System Seeks More Money From State

(Chicago, IL) — The University of Illinois System is seeking more money from the state. The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a request for the state to increase the system’s fiscal year 2028 appropriation by nearly 11-percent. Officials say the extra funding will pay for strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students and supporting the state’s economy. If the request is approved by state lawmakers, it would add more than 80-million-dollars to the current 738-million-dollar state appropriation.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Gadget Review

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Chicago Schools Push Back Against Google, Saying They’ll Give Up Search Before Accepting AI

Google's 2027 policy ties K-12 Search access to AI Overviews, forcing districts like Chicago to consider alternative search tools.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Harvey daycare investigated after former employee posts roach video

A former employee of Hugs and Snugs Day Care Academy No. 2 in Harvey alleges roaches were present throughout the facility. The daycare's owner acknowledges previous pest issues but maintains the facility is safe and receives monthly pest control services. State officials have launched an investigation, while records show 12...

Harvey, IL · 5d

NBC Chicago

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Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

An Illinois university has been named the best college in the Midwest in a new ranking from Forbes. According to the publication's newest list of Top 25 colleges in the Midwest, Northwestern University in Evanston ranked at No. 1. Cited for its "prestigious Medill School of Journalism," as well as...

Evanston, IL · 5d

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Academic Epidemic: Non-AI cheating is widespread in U-High classrooms

As math teacher Ross Hunefeld prepares to hand out a test in his class, he first ensures students clear their calculators, store phones away from their desks and leave backpacks and pencil cases at the back of the room. The tests he will set down on their desks are a different version than students in the previous class received. As his students begin, he makes the first of several laps around the room to ensure students are completing their tests with no outside aid.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Rigorous course participation rose after 2021 law, University of Illinois report finds

Since Illinois passed legislation in 2021 to automatically enroll high school students who exceed state standards in English/language arts, math or science in the “next most rigorous level of advanced coursework,” participation in dual credit and Advanced Placement has increased more than in previous years, according to University of Illinois research.

Illinois · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Morgan Park High School students walk out after football coach's departure

Hundreds of Morgan Park High School students walked out of class Tuesday to protest the departure of football coach Christopher James and the cancellation of the team's upcoming game.

Chicago, IL · 5d

Chalkbeat

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Chicago’s Black Student Achievement Committee is meeting for the first time

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Almost three years after Illinois lawmakers required a committee to drive academic progress for Chicago’s Black students, the new group will hold its first meeting Thursday evening. The committee is tasked with overseeing the rollout of the district’s Black Student Success Plan, a five-year blueprint unveiled in February 2025 to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of the district’s Black students, who make up roughly a third of the student body. The effort became a target of the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion push and remains under federal investigation. Most of the 15 members of the Black Student Achievement Committee were named in July . Some see its role as helping to flesh out the plan, which spells out goals such as reducing punitive discipline and increasing the number of Black male teachers but offers little guidance on how the district will meet them. The committee will also hold district leaders accountable for making or failing to make headway. Some advocates have been

Chicago, IL · 3d

evanstonroundtable.com

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District 65 board debates budget cut plan again amid community backlash

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board held a lengthy discussion Monday night about the district’s proposed budget cut plan, with several board members questioning administrators’ priorities. Board President Nichole Pinkard, Vice President Chris Van Nostrand and member Maria Opdycke asked more questions and expressed more skepticism about the...

Evanston, IL · 5d