Program giving academic, financial support helps City Colleges grads earn more, study finds By Mary Norkol. Support works: Community college students who participate in the Chicag ...

For college-bound students, March means touring prospective campuses for fit and vibe. Here’s what else to do while visiting.

South suburban officials and volunteers, along with columnist Francine Knowles, share their memories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s career as a civil rights leader and politician took him across the country and around the world, yet he remained close to Illinois.

Discover a variety of fun events in South Bend and surrounding communities from March 9-15, 2026, including LEGO displays, ...

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Discover Illinois’ hidden castles, from medieval-inspired fortresses to Moorish palaces, each with its own unique charm that’ll transport you straight into a fairy tale.

NEW YORK, NY—Carnegie Hall recently announced the names of the 97 outstanding young musicians selected from across the ...

Simply Youth will lead its 25th annual Spring Break HBCU College Tour. Here's the details.

The University of Chicago basketball team headed into halftime on Feb. 1 with their work cut out for them. They trailed by 11 against Emory University, then the top-ranked team in Division III.

The Chicago Urban Heritage Project aims to digitize historic fire insurance maps from Chicago to create an historically ...

A new study finds students are 10% less likely to apply to a college when the weather on their campus tour was hot and 8% less likely when precipitation fell on the tour.