Public reaction to the 10 finalists has been mixed, to say the least. We asked flag nerds — er, experts — for guidance on ...

Prospective providers navigate a maze of steep costs, complex requirements and outdated regulations with little help from the state.

For another year in a row, a Rockford school is on a mission to collect a Valentine's Day gift from all 50 states. Will you ...

School districts prepare students for post-grad life, but skills and potential are lost as Chicago families try to figure out ...

Chicago’s school board will expand from seven people appointed by the mayor to 21 people — 10 of whom were elected last ...

Simple words like "the" and "of" are everywhere, but don't follow regular phonics patterns. How should teachers approach them?

Xtreme Wheels takes the classic roller rink and injects it with a dose of modern madness. The sleek, polished floor is ...

This playful journey will lead you to 10 of Illinois’ most fun-filled attractions for all ages! Who says you need to wait for ...

Since no Democrat filed to run, state Sen. Chris Balkema knew upon winning the 53rd Illinois Senate District Republican ...

You may never have heard of Brooklyn, Illinois. You might not be aware it’s one of the country’s first Black settlements, or ...

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