U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, once again shining a spotlight on Illinois’ and St. Louis' academic institutions. These standings offer both pride and practical ...

Five years after its initial debut, Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago and the University of Illinois Chicago announced the expansion of their education partnership, presenting the ...

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U.S. News & World Report has issued its 2025 Best Colleges rankings. Two universities in Illinois made the top 20 list of Best National Universities. Northwestern University was tied for sixth and the ...

Choosing the right college to attend is a task that requires careful consideration from both parent and student. Academic programs, cost, location, and opportunities are a few factors that come to ...

Chicago State hopes to be playing D-I college football in 2026. It's now officially seeking its first head coach.

Senshay Lofton woke up at 5 a.m. last month to help load boxes into her family’s car and then watched as her mom, dad and older sister drove past the bungalows of the city’s Southwest Side toward the ...

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