Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the ...

The Illinois State Board of Education has released its annual report card, offering a look at how the state, districts and schools are performing when it comes to meeting its educational goals.

From wage hikes to school policy changes, dozens of new Illinois laws take effect July 1. Here’s a breakdown of the most ...

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

Climate change education, gender inclusiveness, birth certificates, prostitution privacy, court translators and insulin costs ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year of nearly $11.4 billion, a 4.6% increase over this year’s ...

Illinois schools chief Tony Sanders called the Trump administration’s decision to withhold almost $7 billion in federal ...

The Illinois State Board of Education approved a nearly $11.4 billion budget request this week for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a 4.6% increase from this year, ...

High school and community college students in Illinois will soon be able to earn automatic admission to most state public ...

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders says “Illinois students deserve the same level of excellence in math instruction as they now receive in literacy.

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders says “Illinois students deserve the same level of excellence in math instruction as they now receive in literacy.

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