Official: New State Aid Law Could Bring Dolton 149 an Extra $500,000 to $1 Million

District is reviewing potentials investments in both classroom instruction and in aging building repairs with new money

Dolton 149 Back-to-School Carnival Draws Hundreds of Students, Parents

In addition to train ride, face painting, games, live DJ, and food, carnival also provided free backpacks to each student who attended.

Dolton 149 Superintendent, Aides Purchase Washer, Dryer to Launder Middle School Basketball, Cheerleader Uniforms

Washer, dryer are slated to be delivered to Dirksen Middle School in August just as students return for the new school year.

Scabies Outbreak Affects Nearly 25 People At South Side Day Care Center

At least 14 students and 10 teachers have been diagnosed with the contagious skin condition since May 18.

South Side Students Earn Chick Evans Scholarships at McAuley

Bronzeville resident Khadijah Olowu and Yaitzell Noriega, of Gage Park, named Evans Scholars at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

Students Hospitalized After Eating Mystery Substance at South Side School

South Shore FIne Arts Academy officials called 911 Friday after seeing the children eat the "unknown substance."

2 Boys Told to Fight By Adult at After-School Program, Mom Says

VIDEO: The brawl between the 11-year-old kids also was recorded and posted on social media.

86 Freshmen Enrolled at Chicago State University; How Bright Is School's Future?

The 150-year-old school also is struggling with financial problems.

Child Handcuffed at Chicago School for Taking Candy, Claims Mom, Who Plans Lawsuit

​A Chicago woman says her daughter was handcuffed and left alone in a stairwell at Fernwood Elementary School for taking a candy bar.

Chess Coach Expelled by CTU After Leading Englewood School to National Championship

Joseph Ocol was removed from the Union for coaching the team instead of participating in a one-day walkout.