How Safe are Illinois' Public Universities?

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

Batavia 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!

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.

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Wheaton College Injunction from Contraceptive Mandate

Kyle Long Makes Good on Promise to Help Bullied Suburban 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.

Batavia Middle Schoolers Under Investigation For Sending Nude Photos, Authorities Say

The Batavia Public School District is cooperating with the Batavia Police Department to investigate "inappropriate nude images" taken by middle school students and disseminated via social media, according to the school district.

St. Charles East Named Among Most Challenging High Schools in Illinois

In Illinois only 65 high schools of the 682 public high schools and 146 non-public high schools in the state were named to the Washington Post’s list.

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.

Batavia Public Schools Close Tuesday

Schools in Geneva and St. Charles are closed, as well.

Extreme Cold Shuts Down Batavia Public Schools Monday

Wind chills are expected to get as low as 45 below zero Monday, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.

Schools Stay Open; Wind Chill Advisory In Effect to Noon, Again Thursday Night

The National Weather Service Chicago has a Windchill Advisory in place until noon Thursday. It announced that the Windchill Advisory will be in place again, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday and continuing through 10 a.m. Friday.

Should Schools Be Closed Thursday?

Many answer NO in all-capital letters and a few exclamation points. Others say it's the safe thing to do.

Educators Challenge Charter School Claims Thursday

Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice presents a free forum Thursday at the Batavia Public Library.

Waubonsee Introduces New Manufacturing-Oriented Degrees

Waubonsee Community College will offer new degree and certificate programs designed to help students prepare for the demands of modern manufacturing.

House Bill 3754 Supporters Hope to Ax Illinois Charter Commission

A public discussion of charter schools will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

Science Demonstration Trips Fire Alarm at Geneva Middle School North

The building is evacuated, but everyone is OK.

Keppel: Former Batavia School Superintendent Sent 'Condescending' E-Mail Prior to Levy Vote

A Lower the Levy advocate says former School District 101 Superintendent Jack Barshinger insulted tax protesters and the public in an email to School Board members supporting a 13 percent tax levy increase.

Batavia Schools Post 'No Concealed Carry' Signs

The signs are required by the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.

UPDATE: Batavia Schools Closed Tuesday

For the second day in a row, Batavia public schools are closed due to extreme cold. Some sports practices will be held at the high school.

BHS Games Canceled But Some Practices Planned for Monday

Some basketball, wresting and gymnastics teams will practice despite the cold on Monday.

It's Official: Batavia Schools Closed Monday

"We were looking forward to welcoming back the students and staff after the winter break, but we made this decision with student safety in mind," Superintendent Dr. Lisa Hichens says.

Batavia School Board Listens to Protests, Then Votes for 13% Tax-Levy Hike

Tax advocate says it's time for residents to vote in new School Board members.

District 101 Adds Viewing for Tuesday's Controversial Levy Hearing

The Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m.

Batavians Planning to Come Out in Force to Protest Schools' 'Bloated Budget'

One tax protester says "the small board room will be filled to overflowing with Lower the Levy supporters" at Tuesday's Batavia School Board meeting.

Geneva School Board President Explains Superintendent's Contract, Car Deal

More Accolades for Bulldogs: Strittmatter, Coffey Win Prestigious Student-Athlete Awards

Former Batavia Bulldog receiver Zach Strittmatter wins a national award and senior quarterback Micah Coffey wins one of three scholar-athlete awards.

Better Hurry If You Want Football-Championship Gear

Starting today, the Batavia High School Athletic Department is offering exclusive apparel to commemorate the football team's Class 6A state championship — but you have to order by Dec. 8.

Waubonsee Community College Named Top 50 Online Learning Partner

So far this year, Waubonsee has seen 80 enrollments in its short-term courses, with computer software classes being among the most popular.

Busy Month Ahead at Batavia High School

Football playoffs, Thanksgiving, final exams, then winter break.

Check Out How Your Batavia School Is Doing

At-A-Glance Report Cards and full reports cards for each Batavia school are now on the Illinois School Board website.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.