Report: Illinois' students are falling behind

A new report has some troubling findings regarding the state of the state’s public schools.

Would This School Funding Reform Bill Help or Hurt Your Local School District?

The School Funding Reform Act of 2014, known as Senate Bill 16, would drastically change the state’s education funding formula.

Illinois Has Three of the Best MBA Programs in the Nation

Though they've slipped down the rankings in recent years.

HBO's John Oliver Tears into Illinois Lottery, Education Funding

Is this the sad truth about the Illinois lottery?

THE GODDARD SCHOOL ANNOUNCES TOP 10 BEST EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS...AS CHOSEN BY PRESCHOOLERS!

Preschoolers in Lake In The Hills, IL tested toys that inspire creativity and imagination while helping them develop educational skills

Which Schools in the Biggest Illinois Districts are Best?

We’ve compiled a list of the best schools in the biggest districts from the most recent state report cards.

Dundee-Crown Student Releases Song, Video to Raise Awareness on Chronic Pain

The song is about Dundee-Crown student, Danielle Stratton's struggle with chronic pain over the last four years.

Holiday Arts and Craft Fair This Weekend at Jacobs

There will be nearly 100 vendors at this year's fair.

Representative Mike Tryon and Senator Karen McConnaughay to Partner on Senate Bill 16 Impact Forum

SB16 diverts millions in State Aid from McHenry County Schools and channels it toward Chicago and downstate school districts.

How Safe are Illinois' Public Universities?

Here are the 2013 crime statistics for the state’s public colleges.

Crystal Lake South Bleacher Issue Marches On; D155 Aims for High Court Ruling

Meanwhile, the city could soon start enforcing fines of up to $1,000 per day for bleachers that two courts have ruled were built illegally.

Algonquin Students to Participate in Walk to School Day

The 2014 International Walk to School Day will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Illinois College Payrolls and Spending are Jumping Dramatically. For What? Fewer Students?

How has enrollment, spending and employment changed since 2000?

Which Illinois Community Colleges Give Grads the Highest Earning Potential?

18 Illinois career colleges whose graduates have the highest salaries and earning potential.

Blue Ribbon Winners Announced: Did Your Child's School Make the Cut?

Find out what schools in the suburbs have been named as 2014 Blue Ribbon Schools.

Are These the Prettiest and Ugliest Colleges in Illinois?

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but you wouldn’t want to go to a school that resembles a prison, would you?

Here are Some of the Strangest High School Mascots in Illinois

I mean, the Centralia High School Orphans? Come on!

Illinois is Home to a Top-Five University, says U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News and World Report recently unveiled their 2015 rankings. Which Illinois universities and colleges received top marks?

The 16 Best Public High Schools in Illinois, as Ranked by Newsweek

If you don’t think 16 is good enough, don’t worry, because one Illinois high school ranked No. 3 overall in the country!

Local Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit scholarship program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.

How Much are Your Childrens' Teachers Making?

Are they being over- or underpaid for their services?

Did Our High Schoolers Study Enough? How Did the Illinois Class of 2014 Score on the ACT?

Which ACT subjects stump Illinois students?

15 College Hacks You Need to Know for the 2014-15 School Year

Make this your best year ever at college with these 15 helpful college hacks. Ramen not included.

District 158 Hires New Athletic Director for Huntley High School

Two New Principals Join District 300 Schools

Mark Wetzel, currently an assistant principal Hampshire Middle School, will serve as the principal at Lincoln Prairie Elementary School in Lake in the Hills. Jorge Almodovar, currently the Title I Facilitator for the district, will become the pri

Documentary Features D300 Staff Training, Completing Tough Mudder

This month, 44 teachers, administrators and support staff united in D300 to make U.S. history as the first school district team to compete in the Tough Mudder.

Crystal Lake's Lucas Urbanski Competes in National Spelling Bee Semifinals Thursday

Lawsuits Filed Against D300 After Slide Tips Over at Elementary School

Palatine Man to Show Off Award-Winning Contraption on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

A Palatine man and his five Purdue classmates will appear tonight on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Students May Not Walk At Graduation After Slip 'N Side Senior Prank

Police Investigate Possible Teacher-Student Relationship at D300 High School

Kyle Long Makes Good on Promise to Help Bullied Huntley Boy, 9

Bears Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long promised to support a local boy who has been the victim of bullying. This past weekend, he hung out with Andrew Oyston and posted photos from the day on his Twitter page.

Jacobs Doesn't Make 2014 U.S. News Best High School List

U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of top high schools in the nation this week.

One McHenry Co. High School Named Among Most Challenging in State

School Bans Leggings and Yoga Pants – Too Distracting For Boys

Columnist Christine Wolf wonders if leggings and yoga pants are where administrators' attention should be focused.

Crystal Lake Teen Arrested for Death Threats of Harvard High Students

District 155 to Appeal Court Ruling in Crystal Lake South Bleachers Case

Attorneys for Community High School District 155 said they will appeal the court decision saying the districg should follow the city's zoning laws.

Superintendent Michael Bregy Leaving District 300

Bregy has accepted a superintendent position with School District 112 based in Highland Park.

District 155 Board Approves New Contract with Teachers

New contract has been approved by the teachers union and Community High School District 155 Board of Education.

Crystal Lake South Bleachers Case Returns to Court Wednesday