In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage, mental health challenges in the classroom make teaching more difficult.

City Council approved a $280,000 settlement for youth organizer Miracle Boyd, who was injured during the July 2020 Decolonize Zhigaagoong protest in Grant Park. The settlement ends the lawsuit Boyd ...

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The 14th Police District Council responded to concerns about investigations into ongoing sexual assaults in Logan Square dating back to 2022. At a packed beat meeting, victims and their loved ones ...

It’s difficult to prioritize casting a ballot when your daily needs aren't met. But voting rights advocates say it’s ...

Previously and currently incarcerated people in Illinois can’t vote or face numerous hurdles to cast a ballot. Several ...

The Chicago Board of Education voted to save five Acero charter schools from closing down. The 16-3 vote marks the board’s first significant decision since becoming a partially-elected body and comes ...

Editor’s note: This story discusses issues of mental health and suicidal ideation. The third-floor rec room of Chicago State University's Douglas Hall might not appear as inviting as the green lawns ...

A pilot program providing reduced fares for low-income Metra riders is ending, but there’s still time for passengers to apply for the lower ticket prices. The Access Pilot Program provides reduced ...