A Stanford study indicates that CPS is better at progressing its students, from third to eighth grade, than most school districts in the country. But they still end up below national averages, because they start so far behind. Read more
He's not the only titan of industry to cast doubt on the GOP's tax-reform proposal. That might explain why it's less popular than even past tax hikes—but it could still pass. Read more
The commissioner talks about Cook County's new budget (which includes 321 layoffs), how the cuts were decided upon, and where to get more revenue in the future. Read more
As the Chicago cop faces sentencing today, we ask law professor Sheila Bedi what this case can tell us about the ongoing police reform movement. Read more
