5 IL High Schools Crack Nation's Top 100: U.S. News

Payton College Prep topped the list of public schools and ranked No. 10 overall and No. 1 in Illinois followed by Northside College Prep.

Here Are The Best IL Colleges, According To New Rankings

Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana ranked among the nation's best.

Measles Vaccinations In IL Kindergarteners Trend Down: What To Know

See how Illinois fares compared to the national average in student vaccination rates and approved exemptions.

'Death Zone': ISP Warns Drivers About School Bus, Pedestrian Safety

After 105 people died in school bus-related accidents in 2021, Illinois State Police say drivers face a mandatory $300 fine for violations.

New Illinois Law Requires Full-Day Kindergarten By 2027-28

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure that requires districts to have full-day programs while also offering half-day,"play-based" education.

35 IL Schools Among Money’s Best Colleges In America 2023

A new study based school rankings were based on acceptance rate, tuition costs, grant assistance and graduation rate among other factors.

This Is The Hardest College To Get Into In Illinois

Findings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education for the fall 2021 semester.

Illinois, Chicago Math, Reading Scores Down After COVID Slide: Report

While fourth and eighth-grade scores are slightly higher than the national average, students' overall performance is down since 2019.

17 Illinois Graduate Schools Make U.S. News 2023-24 Ranking

The University of Chicago, the University of Illinois, Northwestern University, and others ranked in various studies among the U.S.'s best.

Multiple False Reports Of Illinois School Shootings Investigated: Cops

Incidents of reported gun threats were reported in Rockford, Chicago, Granite City and other schools, all of which were found to be false.

Eastern Illinois University Faculty, Staff Go On Strike Thursday

Staff members and administrators are expected to continue negotiating over "workload issues" Friday.

2023 Best Online Programs Ranking Includes IL Schools: U.S. News

Nearly 40 colleges and universities across the state received top grades in various undergraduate and graduate programs of study.

Goddard Schools Hosting Region-Wide Book Drive

Several locations are collecting new and gently used children’s books through Feb. 28.

Undercounting Homeless IL Students Undercuts Access To Help: Report

A study shows that there were more than 47,000 students in Illinois who experienced homelessness during the 2019-20 school year.

More than $48M Clean School Bus Funding Approved For Illinois

A total of 15 Illinois school districts will be able to purchase 113 electric school buses as part of a federal initiative to cut emissions.

COVID Set Back IL Kids In Math, Reading, ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows

Eighth-graders across the state saw lower test scores in both school subjects after 2019 while fourth-graders tested at the same levels.

11 Illinois Universities Ranked Among Best In The World: U.S. News

The University of Chicago and Northwestern both ranked in the top 25 while the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana cracked the top 100.

This Is The Top Ranking School District In Illinois

A new report measures test scores, parent and student surveys, extracurricular activities and indicators of teacher quality.

Best IL School Districts To Teach In, Average Salaries

The top 10 districts in the Land of Lincoln pay teachers at least $93,000 per year with multiple schools' salaries topping $100,000.

These Illinois Colleges Are Among The Best In The Midwest

See which Illinois schools were recently highlighted in The Princeton Review's “2023 Best Colleges: Region by Region” feature.

2 Illinois School Districts Are America's Best, Niche Rankings Reveal

Adlai E. Stevenson and Glenbrook High School ranked first and second while six other Chicago-area districts ranked in the nation's Top 20.

Illinois' Best High Schools: New Rankings Released

Several Illinois schools ranked in the top 10 nationally, including IMSA and Payton College Preparatory.

Banned Books Week: What Titles Have Been Removed From Some IL Schools

Four Illinois school districts banned books, including "Gender Queer: A Memoir," which includes drawings of sexual acts deemed offensive.

Illinois Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

The University of Chicago, Northwestern, University of Illinois, and University of Illinois-Chicago ranked among the top 100 schools in U.S.

16 Illinois Colleges Among Top 500 In U.S.: Forbes

Forbes this week released its annual list of the best colleges in America. See which Illinois schools made the cut.

Here Are Illinois' 25 Best Colleges For The 2023 School Year: Report

Three of the schools, Northwestern, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois, ranked among the nation's Top 100.

University of Illinois Students 'Strongly Recommended' To Mask Up

School officials cite a rise in COVID-19 cases and said they expect on-campus positive cases to peak as students return to classes.

10 Illinois Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2023 ‘Best’ List

The list includes four colleges located in the City of Chicago.

School Buses Back On The Road: When Do Illinois Drivers Need To Stop?

Drivers who violate school bus stop arms can face hefty fines and suspension of their license.

Back-To-School Vaccines: What IL Requires For COVID, Other Diseases

Kids in Illinois aren't required to get COVID-19 vaccines. Here are the immunizations that are required.

CDC Expected To Ease School COVID Guidelines: What It Means In IL

The CDC is likely to announce changes in testing and social distancing recommendations for Illinois schools in the coming days.

Walmart, Best Buy, Target: 2022 Back-To-School Deals In Illinois

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Illinois.

Illinois Sales Tax Holiday 2022: Dates, Savings, Eligible Items

Illinois has a new sales tax holiday aimed at helping parents save on back to school — especially as record inflation hits.

Arming Teachers Gets Overwhelming No In Illinois Patch Survey

Many Illinois readers — most of whom said they are parents of school-age kids — were resoundingly opposed to giving teachers guns.

With State Mandate Lifted, IL Colleges Split On COVID Vaccine Rules

While many schools were quick to confirm that they would continue to require vaccines, others will not mandate it or have yet to decide.

26 Illinois Schools Make Money’s Best Colleges By Value Ranking

The University of Illinois-Champaign and other schools were among the nation's best schools based on quality of education and affordability.

Illinois Will Stop Helping Cities Collect Some School Ticket Debt From Students

Top financial official bans local governments from collecting student debt.

Lincoln College Closes Permanently After 157 Years

The rural predominantly Black downstate college named after Abraham Lincoln never recovered from a 2021 ransomware attack on its computers.

Illinois' Education Chief Urges Schools To Stop Working With Police

Superintendent says costly fines associated with tickets can be immensely harmful to families.

The Price Kids Pay

Schools and police punish students with costly tickets for minor misbehavior.