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.

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!

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.

Brookfield Zoo Free for Kids Through Wednesday

Get in a fun day at the zoo before school starts.

Have You Heard of Yik Yak, a 'Vicious' App Used by Students?

Yik Yak lets users send anonymous text messages to others in the vicinity. It's being used to verbally abuse students and staff in at least one area school.

Deep Freeze Coming Monday; Park Ridge Area School Closings

D64 Taps Skokie Educator As Its New Superintendent

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 interviewed six candidates from a large pool of applicants and picked this Skokie assistant superintendent.

Maine D207 Official Appointed To Illinois Association Of School Boards

It will give Maine Township High School District 207 a voice in key school matters at the state level.

UPDATED: Park Ridge School Closings for Tuesday, Jan. 7

Park Ridge school closings.

Park Ridge School Closings, Other Area Closings

Park Ridge school closings.

D64 Narrows To 2 Superintendent Candidates; Meet Them Jan. 7, 9

You're invited to meet them when they visit Emerson and Lincoln middle schools for a full day of meeting and tours.

High School District 207 Gives Taxpayers A Break

Maine Township D207 is abating $1.5 million to taxpayers. They would otherwise have to pay that money to the district. It includes Maine East, South and West.

Give Input Tonight On New D-64 School Superintendent

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is seeking a new superintendent, and community members are invited to a meeting tonight to state their wishes. You can also do so online.

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.

VIDEO: Maine East Fall Orchestra and Choral Concert

Video of the Maine East High School 2013 Fall Orchestra and Choral Concert.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?

Dist. 207 Superintendent Gets 5-Year Contract, Raise

Supt. Ken Wallace will also be eligible for bonuses if he meets certain goals, according to the Journal & Topics.

Oakton Students To Sleep Outdoors, Feel Plight Of Homeless

They'll brave the cold in cardboard boxes and other 'shanties,' sleeping on hard concrete to raise awareness of the 14,000 homeless in Illinois every night.

Maine South Celebrates 50th Anniversary Year With Exhibit

Events celebrating the anniversary will take place throughout the school year.

Dist. 64 Supt. Bender To Leave In June

The district says he has worked to improve both finances and the aging buildings.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

New Technology, Curriculum at Park Ridge Schools

Students in District 64 went back to school this week. This year for them will mean new curriculum, and new technology.

Police Determine How Emerson School Intruder Entered, Remedy Situation

Principal says everything secure as students set to arrive Tuesday morning at the Park Ridge-Niles District 64 middle school.

Firing of Maine South Teacher Upheld

The District 207 school board reaffirmed its decision to fire a former teacher, who they say caused the district much damage.

Weird of the Week: Website Says Teachers Seeking Sugar Daddies

From the department of bizarre press releases: Seeking Arrangement.com claims 356 Chicago-area teachers are moonlighting as sugar babies to make up for low pay and out-of-pocket classroom expenses.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Still A Few Weeks of Summer for Park Ridge Students

Park Ridge District 64 students head back to school on August 27.

5 Back-to-School Sanity Saving Tips for Parents

Ways you can stay organized and save money as the back to school rush continues.

Back to School: Be Aware of New Illinois Vaccine Requirements

Do you agree with the new requirement that all Illinois students in grades 6-12 receive the Tdap vaccine?

Maine West Grad Raising Money for Movie About Bullying

Maine South Marching Band Gets New Look

The Maine Township High School District 207 approved the purchase of new uniforms for the group.

College Attendance Rate Well Above National Average for D-207

A study shows that 82 percent Maine Township High School D207’s class of 2012 attending college. Largest number attend Oakton Community College.

New Assistant Principals for District 64

The school board made the announcement at its meeting on June 24.