Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Cook County releases COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Cook County health officials release COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CPS to require masks for all students, educators this fall regardless of vaccination status
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
Suburban parents want their kids maskless when school begins
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
All-girls high school robotics team in Hoffman Estates preparing for international competition
This year’s international competition focuses on cleaning waterways, so the all-girls team in Hoffman Estates has developed a robot to complete tasks like picking up surface debris or pollutants in the water.
Chicago Archdiocese schools to return to 'near-normal' this fall
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.
Illinois college boards suggest schools require COVID vaccination
Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
Geneva holds debate over masks in schools
Some suburban parents are fighting back against mask recommendations and want their kids to go without masks to school this fall.
Geneva to hold debate over masks in schools
Geneva Community Unit School District 304 will hold a school board meeting Monday night where a growing number of parents plan to speak up about masks.
Illinois high school graduate's reaction to his college acceptance letter goes viral
Twitter users are cheering on an Illinois high school graduate’s next step.
YouTube removes video of suburban school board meeting because it could spread COVID misinformation
The video was restored to YouTube, which cited an exemption to its policy banning misinformation about COVID.
Barrington schools make masks optional for students 6th grade and up
Face masks will be optional for some students in Barrington.
CTU aims for 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
Chicago Teachers Union aims for 80 percent student COVID-19 vaccination rate
The teachers union was in the North Lawndale neighborhood, one of the hardest hit with COVID-19, knocking on doors to ramp up vaccination efforts.
Lake Forest Supt. calls on Pritzker to let schools make decisions about masks, vaccines
The superintendent of Lake Forest School District 67 and District 115 is calling on the governor to let local school districts decide COVID restrictions for themselves.
Illinois State University offering scholarship to entice students to get vaccinated
If you can prove you have been vaccinated, there is a scholarship for that.
Illinois health officials adopt updated CDC guidance for schools, encourage unvaccinated to wear masks
“The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.