AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestr

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

College Financial Aid Applications In Lincoln Square Area: Compare To IL

See how FAFSA applications changed for Lincoln Square area high schools.

FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Lincoln Square Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lincoln Square area high schools.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Lincoln Square Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Lincoln Square Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In IL: How Lincoln Square Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lincoln Square area high schools.

In Lincoln Square Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Cook County.

Art School Opens In Lincoln Square

The school has taken over this formerly vacant building at Lincoln and Eastwood Avenues.

Elementary School In Uptown To Get New $10M Gym

McCutcheon Elementary is one of only five Chicago Public Schools without its own gym, but that's about to change.

High School In Ravenswood Receives $1M Donation

The donation will go to revamping Amundsen High School's football field.

Apple To Host Education Event At North Side High School: Report

Apple is coming to Lane Tech College Prep High School in North Center, according to MacRumors.

Robert Morris University Illinois and Steinmetz High School Partnership Provides College Opportunities for Students

Steinmetz students earn college credit and take part in college activities through partnership with Robert Morris University

McTeacher’s Night Held for Jamieson School at Peterson Ave. McDonald's

Jamieson School held their first McTeacher’s Night at the McDonald’s on Peterson in Chicago, on Tuesday, May 16

Possible Mumps Case At North Side Elementary School: CPS

Officials alerted parents Monday about the possible case, which hasn't been confirmed, at Helen C. Pierce School of International Studies.

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of North Side Jewish School

UPDATED: Chicago Jewish Day School received the threat Tuesday morning. Students returned to class after police searched the building.

These School Districts Have the Best Sports Programs in Illinois

The district with the No. 1 sports program in Illinois also has the best in the nation, according to Niche.

Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student

Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.

Top 30 Illinois Colleges with the Highest Violent Crime Rates

A list of large and mid-sized colleges in Illinois with the most violent crime.

9 Colleges in Illinois Make U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Rankings

The top nine universities in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Chicago Swim Coach Saves Student's Life

The scary scene at Walter Payton High School underscores importance of CPR training.

WalletHub Ranks the Top Community Colleges in Illinois

Thirty-one community colleges in Illinois were included in WalletHub's nationwide analysis.

Grads from These Illinois Colleges are Making the Most Money

Top 10 colleges in Illinois whose graduates have the highest mid-career median incomes.

Pope Asks Bullied Chicago Girl to Sing for Him

Through her tears, a trembling Valerie Herrera began to sing.

Forbes Ranks the Best Colleges in Illinois for 2015

Seventeen of the highest-ranked Illinois colleges in 2015, according to Forbes.

Top 10 Public and Private Colleges with the Highest Graduation Rates

A look at which Illinois schools have the highest four-year graduation rates.

University of Illinois' Financial Ineptitude on Full Display

“Look no further than the latest university financial shenanigans involving U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise.”

100 Best Private High Schools in the Chicago Area

Niche.com's list of the top private high schools includes institutions in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Downers Grove, Evanston and other suburbs.

Suburban School Districts in Crosshairs with New School Funding, Pension Revamp

State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, says the bill is ‘another attempt by Chicago politicians to pick the pockets of suburbanites.’

New Meningitis Vaccine Required for Illinois Students

Back-to-school vaccines and physical exams now require sixth and twelfth graders to be immunized for meningitis.

New Meningitis Vaccine Required for Illinois Students

Back-to-school vaccines and physical exams now require sixth and twelfth graders to be immunized for meningitis.

CTA Offers Free Rides on First Day of School

Chicago public school students and parents ride free first day of school on Sept. 8. Reduced student fares also return in new school year.

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Cook County

Registering your child for school? You'll need a birth certificate.

What Percent of the Illinois State Lottery's Total Revenue Goes to School Funding?

See the Illinois Lottery’s total revenue, expenses and the amount transferred to K-12 public schools since 2006.

Schools in Illinois with the Biggest Tuition Increases for the 2015-16 Academic Year

If you’re a prospective college student or the parent of one, you'll want to know which universities are hiking tuition and by how much.

Rauner signs off on school funding, but will it break the budget stalemate?

This might be a sign of easing tensions, but Statehouse officials aren’t getting out of the trenches yet.

Funniest High School Graduation Speech of 2015

Arman Khagani drops truth bombs and raises laughter at Walter Payton College Prep commencement ceremony in Chicago.

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Public University Presidents in Illinois

The Chronicle of Higher Education's total compensation data for fiscal year 2014.

Northside College Prep Ranked Among Nation's Top 20 Best High Schools

Walter Payton, Jones, Whitney Young, Lane Tech and Lincoln Park also ranked best in state by U.S. News and World Report.

U.S. News & World Report Names the 10 Best High Schools in Illinois

The 10 best Illinois high schools in 2015, according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Top 15 Illinois Colleges with the Best 'Added Values'

The best and worst "added value" colleges in Illinois based on mid-career earnings of a typical graduate.