The move comes as the school system looks for ways to make up for a shortfall of $215M in state funding.
A look at which districts have the highest and lowest average teacher salaries in Illinois.
“History teacher Dennis Kass engages his students and encourages them to learn more about the social issues that impact our communities.”
As part of Spanish teacher Dulcinea Garcia's award, Symetra will make a $1,000 donation to the school for classroom supplies.
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey attended surprise presentation to 7th grade teacher Stacy Delgado at Brighton Park school.
Chicago Bears linebacker Roy Robertson-Harris (2nd from right) was a special guest at surprise presentation to teacher Edward Williams (c).
The veto spells serious trouble for CPS, which already is struggling financially.
See where North Shore Country Day School, Brother Rice, Wheaton Academy, the Latin School and others rank in Niche.com's annual list.
Here are the Top 25 public high schools in Illinois, according to a new ranking for 2017.
Here are the Top 25 best private Illinois high schools, according to Niche's newly released 2017 rankings.
“Maggie Bodanyi finds incredible ways to engage her 7th and 8th grade reading and language arts students.”
A list of the Top 10 elementary schools in Illinois, as ranked by Niche.
A message from Chicago Public Schools tells parents that the district will continue its commitment to diversity.
A new analysis by the education website Niche ranks the state's public colleges.
These high schools prepare students for their university experience a lot better than others, according to Niche.
More than 70 percent of the union's members approved the new deal with the city Tuesday night.
Officials are blaming printing issues for why members will have to wait until next week to say "yay" or "nay" to the tentative deal.
New national data shows marked improvement across the country in the last five years. But what about Illinois?
“Marianne Sharping is a dedicated, innovative Chicago Public Schools teacher, who creates captivating lessons to truly engage her students.”
Niche.com recently released its 2017 school rankings, and here are the colleges in Illinois they ranked as the 10 best.
Not many states have a higher teacher-friendliness index than Illinois.
Now the agreement must be ratified by a majority of the Chicago Teachers Union's membership. Voting is set for next week.
Gary Solomon faces as much as 20 years behind bars for promising Barbara Byrd-Bennett cash and perks in exchange for a no-bid contract.
The Archdiocese of Chicago released its report Monday on testing done regarding lead levels at all of its 180 schools.
If CTU's House of Delegates recommends the tentative agreement, it then must be ratified by the union's membership.
Tentative agreement funnels money that would've paid to build the Near North Side selective enrollment high school to CPS instead.
But some people are critical of the tentative agreement reached between the Chicago Teachers Union and the city.
"It's a relief to the entire city," union leader says. Negotiators worked until the midnight deadline to hammer out an 11th-hour deal.
Chicago schools join more than 4,000 other schools around the world in taking a walk on Wednesday.
The layoffs come as Chicago Public Schools faces another school year with a drop in student enrollment.
“It would be very hard to find another teacher to be as dedicated as Mr. Lopez is in and outside of the classroom.”
The U.S. Department of Education recognized 21 schools from Illinois with the prestigious distinction.
Union leaders set the date for a walkout Wednesday if a new contract isn't worked out.
Chicago Public Schools is working with the park district and other city agencies to create alternatives for students in case of a strike.
These 21 Illinois schools were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as "Blue Ribbon Schools" in 2016.
About 95 percent of the union's members voted in support of a work stoppage.
"Have we lost our minds? Or, is it just the majorities of those who are appointed to boards to oversee public institutions who have?"
These are the 10 best districts to teach at in Illinois, according to Niche.
“Equipped with a tremendous heart, Mrs. Villa has plenty of patience and love for her kindergarten students.”
“PE teacher Eric DeWitt is a fitness advocate who also finds time to be a mentor and role model.”