Illinois high school students who went on to get a college degree made more money than their counterparts who only got a high school diploma. However, a degree does not erase the disparities in ...

The attorneys general said an expected $219 million in federal education funding used to pay for after-school and summer ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking Judge John Robert Blakey to let him avoid prison while his attorneys ...

Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates ...

Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades.

Illinois lawmakers were hoping to pass a bill to put more guardrails on homeschooling after cases of child abuse and neglect ...

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is kicking off its annual “Free Summer Meals for Kids” program. It comes in partnership with ...

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...

The Pritzker administration has unveiled a new tool to help children facing trauma and other difficulties in their lives. Illinois’ Childhood Adversity Index compares different risk factors a student ...

A cyclist passes in front of the library at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago ... them a spot at their community college or at one of the state’s public universities,” Illinois Board of ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed 4 bills into law to make it easier for Illinois high schoolers to access higher education, including streamlining the college application process and providing ...

Hurdles remain, as the legislation requires state funding before lawmakers can enact a 12-month implementation period.