Can you drop out of school in Chicago at the age of 13?

In Chicago, as in the rest of Illinois, students must be at least 17 years old to legally drop out of school without parental consent. However, even at 13, a student may not be able to voluntarily leave school without the approval of a parent or guardian and may face legal consequences for truancy. Additionally, educational institutions typically encourage students to remain in school until they complete their high school education.