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High school volleyball rankings: Mother McAuley climbs in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 after knocking off rival Marist in Chicago showdown
Chicago was home to the most pivotal match last week as it relates to the MaxPreps Top 25 high school volleyball rankings as No. 6 Mother McAuley (Chicago) beat No. 8 Marist (Chicago) 21-25, 25-18, 26-24 in a playoff preview. The rivals met before a raucous crowd of about 2,000...
northbynorthwestern.com
One hundred days into his term, students rally behind Northwestern President Mung Chiang
Northwestern President Mung Chiang hit the ground running as the university’s 18th president. One hundred days later, students are feeling optimistic about Chiang’s leadership and the impact he could have on the community. The Stanford alumnus left Purdue for Northwestern after former President Michael Schill stepped down in...
evanstonroundtable.com
Guest essay: School closing plan fragments communities
I am saddened by the announcement that the administration is proposing to close Dewey Elementary as one of the two schools in the path toward financial sustainability. Over the past six years, my three children have thrived in this school community. While I understand the severity of the crisis the district faces, I have deep concerns about how this action will not just impact my family but the strong, vibrant neighborhoods that are at the heart of what makes Evanston so special.
evanstonroundtable.com
ETHS report shows racial disparities in special education placements, grades
A deep dive into Evanston Township High School’s special education programs revealed stark racial disparities, including in student placements into restrictive environments and in the percentage of special education students receiving F grades. Carrie Levy, the school’s director of research, evaluation and assessment, presented the findings to the school...
evanstonroundtable.com
A ‘tough pill to swallow’: Dewey and Lincolnwood families react to proposed school closures
Just hours after Evanston/Skokie School District 65 administrators unveiled a plan that would shutter both Dewey and Lincolnwood elementary schools, families from both schools reacted to the news with disappointment, confusion and anger. Andrea Elliott, a Dewey parent who is part of the PTA, said the news came as “a...
WGN News
Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health announce plans to merge
CHICAGO — Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health will soon merge, officials announced Wednesday. Officials from Rush and Endeavor announced Wednesday morning that they would be merging to form an integrated academic health system operating under the Rush name. According to officials, the merger will bring together 12 award-winning, Magnet-recognized hospitals and more […]
hoodline.com
UChicago Professor's 253 AI-Written Papers Yanked From Research Site
A tenured University of Chicago statistician who published more than 200 academic papers in under a year has had all of them stripped from a major research repository, after the platform froze the accounts used to upload his work. Nicholas Polson, the Robert Law, Jr. Professor of Econometrics and Statistics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, saw 253 papers he wrote or co-wrote within the past year pulled from SSRN, according to reporting cited by The Washington Post.
hometownnewsnow.com
New Dean at PNW Westville Campus
(La Porte County, IN) - Jonathan Swarts, a longtime faculty member and administrator at Purdue University Northwest, is dean and interim director of the PNW Westville campus. In this new role, PNW officials said Swarts is providing dedicated academic and administrative leadership for the Westville campus, a vital educational and community resource for the La Porte and Porter County areas.
trapezeonline.com
Business Club runs football concessions
Friday night football games are a quintessential event at Oak Park and River Forest High School, whether you stop by occasionally or show up in themed body paint on a regular basis. Games are exciting affairs, with yelling, crowded stands, the marching band, cheerleading–and naturally, the lines. The concession...
WAVE
St. Xavier student runs Chicago Marathon less than a year after being paralyzed from neck down
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Evanston-Skokie District 65 considers closing two more schools
CHICAGO - Evanston-Skokie School District 65 is considering another round of school closures and budget cuts as it works to address a multimillion-dollar financial deficit. The proposal is already raising concerns among parents. Evanston school closures proposed. District 65 leaders say the district has been dealing with a structural deficit,...
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Local High School Senior Runs Chicago Marathon After Being Paralyzed
A local high school senior is getting national attention for doing something that seemed impossible 11 months ago!. WHAS11 has the story of Wyatt Anderson, an 18-year-old senior at St. X, just ran the Chicago Marathon and that’s an especially big deal because he was paralyzed from the neck down about a year ago.
On3.com
‘It was great’: Visiting recruits impressed by new Ryan Field
Northwestern’s new Ryan Field has drawn rave reviews from fans and media, so it’s not surprising that recruits were also impressed by the Wildcats’ $875 million stadium. We talked to some of the 2027 and 2028 high school prospects who visited Northwestern for their 45-14 win over Ball State last Saturday in Evanston. Here’s a look at who they are and what they had to say. 2027 EDGE Jack Frassetto (commit)It makes sense that three-star edge Jack Frassetto liked the new stadium. He’s already committed to the Wildcats’ Class of 2027 and will call it home next season. “It was great,” said Frassett...
Daily Northwestern
Former Willard, Bessie Rhodes TWI parents highlight challenges, successes of transition to Foster
When the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education voted to close Willard Elementary School’s Two-Way Immersion strand and gave its students the option to continue services at Foster Elementary School, 6th Ward resident Jennifer Cameros “reluctantly” made the decision to transfer her children the day before the deadline.
glenbrook225.org
Dr. Georges Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Data, Innovation and Technology
At its regular meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Barbara Georges to the newly created position of Assistant Superintendent of Data, Innovation and Technology. Georges currently serves as Principal of Glenbrook South High School and will transition to her new role on July 1, 2027.
Chicago Parents
Chicago Public Schools wants to standardize school fees
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. This article was updated with more information about state law and how CPS...
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LTHS golfers Forrest, Hare finish together at state
Lyons Township High School seniors Charlie Forrest and Ben Hare had strong performances at the Class 3A boys golf state meet at The Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington. Just one shot better would have made both even happier. Forrest and Hare were among six golfers who tied for 11th...
Hyde Park Herald
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The citywide race for president
Editor's note: This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter, WBEZ and the Sun-Times’ education newsletter, and Block Club Chicago’s newsletters.