CPS continues to face financial, structural uncertainties as stakeholders raise concerns
Chicago Public Schools continues to face challenges, including a broad management reorganization and the threat of losing federal funds.
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Amid ICE fears in Chicago, Honduran immigrant’s citizenship passage called a ‘beacon of light’
After traveling nearly 2,000 miles at 13, new mother Maryori Urbina-Contreras is an oath away from becoming a U.S. citizen.
EPIC Academy school votes to close as students and staff rally in support
EPIC Academy's board of directors voted unanimously to close the charter school at the end of the academic year, citing low enrollment.
From elementary to higher ed, Chicago and suburban schools prepare amid ICE activity in neighborhoods
Schools around the Chicago area are prepping students and families for a potential ICE presence as arrests ramp up in the city and suburbs.
‘If it’s not us, who is it going to be?’: Chicago students rally against ICE
Chicago students rallied during the school day to celebrate Hispanic culture and denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps.
Outside ICE facility, friends of detained day laborer call for his release
Workers, community members and lawmakers gathered outside an ICE facility outside Chicago to call for the release of a detained day laborer.
Friends recall Charlie Kirk, who started Turning Point USA in Chicago suburbs, as man who ‘inspired millions’
While the FBI continued its search for Charlie Kirk's shooter, those who knew the Turning Point USA co-founder personally reflected on his life.
Fewer people, same level of pride at Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade as protests continue throughout Chicago area
Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade sees lower turnout, while protests continue around the Chicago area.
‘It’s important to make our community feel safe’: CPS community organizes ahead of potential ICE action
Chicago Public Schools stakeholders are promoting Constitutional rights amid threats of incoming National Guard and immigration enforcement.
CPS settles with former Lincoln Park High School administrators after 5-year court battle
The $700,000 settlement comes years after the two administrators were fired based on sexual misconduct claims that were later found unsubstantiated.