Kate Perez

The Illinois Institute of Technology reduced its workforce by around 160 faculty and staff positions, a move a university spokesperson said comes

The Illinois Institute of Technology reduced its workforce by roughly 160 faculty and staff positions, a move a university spokesperson said comes as higher education institutions across the country f...

Nearly a decade ago, Head Start gave Wendy Mamola and her children the footing to leave an abusive situation.

CHICAGO -- Nearly a decade ago, Head Start gave Wendy Mamola and her children the footing to leave an abusive situation.

CHICAGO -- Nearly a decade ago, Head Start gave Wendy Mamola and her children the footing to leave an abusive situation.

CHICAGO -- In the midst of making last-minute preparations on Monday to open a home daycare, owner Parish Banks wondered how she would afford all the supplies she needs to start the year and educate her students to their fullest potential. Her answer would come in the form of a Facebook post that appeared in her feed, notifying community members about a dumpster filled with school supplies outside Carlos Fuentes Elementary School in the Avondale neighborhood.

Northwestern University officials deny reports that the school is closing its decades-old Program of African Studies, saying it is instead undergoing administrative changes.

CHICAGO — Northwestern University officials deny reports that the school is closing its decades-old Program of African Studies, saying it is instead undergoing administrative changes.

CHICAGO -- Northwestern University officials deny reports that the school is closing its decades-old Program of African Studies, saying it is instead undergoing administrative changes.

Northside College Preparatory High School is once again one of the best high schools in the country, and this year, it is the top school in the state.