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Chance the Rapper’s foundation gives $500,000 to five Chicago schools

Chance the Rapper’s New Chance Fund has committed $500,000 to career-connected learning at five Chicago high schools, giving each campus $100,000 to spend over three years. The grants flow through SocialWorks, his nonprofit organisation, in partnership with the philanthropic arm of Chicago Public Schools, and target skills such as barbering,…

The Times of India · Nov 2

School board incumbents have won re-election 82.5% of the time since 2018 as voters in 30 states and D.C. head to the polls on Nov. 3

This November, school board elections are happening across the country. In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering elections for roughly 8,000 seats across more than 2,700 districts in 30 states and Washington, D.C. This includes all school districts in the nation’s 100 most populous cities and the 200 largest school districts by…

Ballotpedia · Oct 30

More Than 11,500 Students Left Chicago Public Schools This Year — And the Funding Collapse Is Just Beginning

Chicago Public Schools lost 11,500 students this year. Latino neighborhoods bear the brunt — and Houston's crisis shows exactly where this leads.

Latin Times · Sep 25

After Pregnant Woman Is “Jumped” By Mob Of Young School Kids, Attacker’s Own Mom Outs Him Online

A Chicago mother says her son still wake up screaming after a group of elementary school students brutally attacked them outside their school.

Bored Panda · Nov 20, 2025

Who is Lucy Martinez? Chicago Teacher's Mockery of Charlie Kirk's Death Sparks Parents' Fury and School Probe

Chicago teacher Lucy Martinez faces scrutiny after viral video shows her appearing to mock Charlie Kirk's assassination during 'No Kings' protest. CPS investigating incident.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2025

Illinois Governor Warns of ICE Raids in Chicago During Mexican Independence Day

Each year, thousands gather across Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, often with parades and festivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said those attending are simply celebrating their heritage and should not be interrupted.

Latin Times · Sep 6, 2025

Donald Trump targeting programs for Black students as ‘illegal’

Federal investigations into programs for Black kids? Really…

We Got This Covered · Aug 26, 2025

Chicago teachers reach contract deal for the first time in more than a decade without a strike

For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 2. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2025

How gutting the U.S. Education Department impacts Illinois schools and universities

President Trump signed an order Thursday calling for the Education Department to close and he has slashed staff by half. He’s also targeting DEI in higher education and research funding.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2025