Pritzker visits suburban Chicago high school to promote statewide student cellphone ban
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to highlight his proposal banning cellphones for K–12 students, saying the policy would reduce classroom distractions, improve mental health, curb cyberbullying, and allow limited exceptions for medical needs and emergencies.
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to highlight his proposal banning cellphones for K–12 students, saying the policy would reduce classroom distractions, improve mental health, curb cyberbullying, and allow limited exceptions for medical needs and emergencies.
Girls 4 Science program inspires young women to explore STEM careers
The Girls 4 Science organization is giving girls ages 10–18 hands-on STEM experiences and opening doors to future opportunities.
The Girls 4 Science organization is giving girls ages 10–18 hands-on STEM experiences and opening doors to future opportunities.
DePaul, Loyola Chicago accused of steering low-income families to take out large loans
DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago steered low-income families to expensive loans, according to a new report.
DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago steered low-income families to expensive loans, according to a new report.
Second Aurora school walkout remains peaceful after arrests earlier in week
Hundreds of students walked out of class in Aurora on Friday, days after a much larger protest turned chaotic and led to arrests.
Hundreds of students walked out of class in Aurora on Friday, days after a much larger protest turned chaotic and led to arrests.
Chicago charter school network at risk of closing before school year ends
ASPIRA of Illinois, a network of charter schools, is at risk of closing before the school year is over.
ASPIRA of Illinois, a network of charter schools, is at risk of closing before the school year is over.
New federal “Trump Accounts” offer $1,000 savings boost for newborns
Bankrate analyst Stephen Kates breaks down how the new Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for the $1,000 seed money, and how families can use 529 plans to build long-term savings for their children.
Bankrate analyst Stephen Kates breaks down how the new Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for the $1,000 seed money, and how families can use 529 plans to build long-term savings for their children.
Aurora mother speaks out after teen tackled by police during anti-ICE school walkout
A mother and her son in Aurora are speaking out after she says her 15-year-old son was tackled by police during an anti-ICE school walkout earlier this week.
A mother and her son in Aurora are speaking out after she says her 15-year-old son was tackled by police during an anti-ICE school walkout earlier this week.
Illinois school funding continues to lag, state lawmakers say
Illinois state lawmakers are trying to close the gap of underfunded schools across the state, which affects millions of kids.
Illinois state lawmakers are trying to close the gap of underfunded schools across the state, which affects millions of kids.
These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
Brook Park Elementary students celebrate Illinois state math championship
Students at Brook Park Elementary are being honored after earning the Illinois state title in the Prodigy State Challenge by correctly answering more than 17,000 math questions.
Students at Brook Park Elementary are being honored after earning the Illinois state title in the Prodigy State Challenge by correctly answering more than 17,000 math questions.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
CTU president takes medical leave as union releases disputed audit records | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is taking a temporary medical leave, according to a union spokesperson, as newly released audit records reviewed by the House Education and Workforce Committee raise questions about the union’s financial reporting.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is taking a temporary medical leave, according to a union spokesperson, as newly released audit records reviewed by the House Education and Workforce Committee raise questions about the union’s financial reporting.
Romeoville senior selected to represent Illinois in prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program
Romeoville High School senior Elani Trejo joins us to talk about being chosen for the U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C., what she’ll experience during the weeklong program, and how she hopes to inspire other young people to engage in civic leadership.
Romeoville High School senior Elani Trejo joins us to talk about being chosen for the U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C., what she’ll experience during the weeklong program, and how she hopes to inspire other young people to engage in civic leadership.
Some suburban schools closed today after 'serious' safety threat
Some suburban schools are closed today after a “very serious and threatening message," officials said.
Some suburban schools are closed today after a “very serious and threatening message," officials said.
Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Federal school voucher debate | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.