Teen earns doctorate from Arizona State and credits 'village of support'
What were you doing at 17? Hanging out with friends? Maybe getting ready for the prom? Well, one Arizona teenager earned her doctorate at 17 at ASU. Here's her amazing story.
DePaul students, administration reach stalemate in encampment negotiations
DePaul University administrators and student protesters have reached a stalemate.
University of Illinois proceeds with graduation amid campus protests
We talked to the University of Illinois about its graduation scheduled for Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The ceremony comes as many other schools have canceled graduation this year due to ongoing campus protests.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
4 Chicago area students selected as 2024 Presidential Scholars
Five Illinois high school seniors, including four from the Chicago area, are among 161 students from across the nation who have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Over 150 individuals in New Lenox School District 122 seek union membership
The support staff at New Lenox School District 122 wants to form a union.
New Lenox School District 122 support staff files for union with Illinois Labor Board
The support staff at New Lenox School District 122 wants to form a union.
CTU bargaining agreement reveals over 700 demands exceeding $50 billion
The Chicago Teachers Union is facing mounting criticism over its latest demands.
Mayor Johnson says Chicago deserves $1.1 billion from the state of Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield, meeting with state leaders on a number of topics.
Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to get a little help funding Chicago Public Schools. The mayor was in Springfield on Wednesday trying to get state lawmakers to pony up more state tax dollars.
Chicago teacher Joseph Cella receives Golden Apple award
The Golden Apple Award celebrates educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and positive influence within their classrooms and communities.
Chicago teacher receives Golden Apple award
The Golden Apple Award celebrates educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and positive influence within their classrooms and communities.
CPS funding among topics on Johnson's agenda in Springfield
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago nonprofit uplifts local educators of color
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but one Chicago non-profit celebrates educators year-round. Surge Institute aims to educate and support teachers of color who can create change in the lives of the students they teach. Executive Director Ulric Shannon tells us more on Good Day Chicago.
Chicago students honored for powerful essays on violence impact
One hundred students were recognized on Monday for their essays reflecting on the impact of violence in their lives and communities.
Columbia College to showcase student designs at Manifest Arts Festival
Columbia College's annual Manifest Arts Festival returns this Friday, Mat 10 with gallery exhibitions, live music, film screenings, a fashion show and much more.
Music Workshop founder on why it's important to foster a love of music in children
Music Workshop founder and executive director Amy Richter talks about their new course for teachers called "Wellbeing in the Music Classroom."
University of Chicago faculty voice support for pro-Palestinian student demonstrations
It has been one week since students have been sleeping in tents on the quad at the University of Chicago. While tensions rose over the weekend, things have remained peaceful Monday.