DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
School is back in session for patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital
The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
CPS puts funding questions before voters, new law for school safety | The Chicago Report
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
Mobile city hall provides back-to-school resource fair with school supply giveaway
It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.
It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.
Summer reading program challenges kids for chance to throw first pitch at Wrigley
A summer reading program called "Illinois Reads Together" is encouraging kids to read with the chance to throw the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Illinois Literacy Foundation Board Chair Mo Khan joins Good Day to talk about why literacy is important and how the program works.
A summer reading program called "Illinois Reads Together" is encouraging kids to read with the chance to throw the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Illinois Literacy Foundation Board Chair Mo Khan joins Good Day to talk about why literacy is important and how the program works.
Chicago’s Leo Catholic High School celebrates 100 years
Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.
Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
From Roseland to Paris: Chicago woman accepted into prestigious Parsons graduate program
A young woman from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood is preparing to take her dreams more than 4,000 miles from home after earning a spot in a prestigious graduate program in Paris.
A young woman from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood is preparing to take her dreams more than 4,000 miles from home after earning a spot in a prestigious graduate program in Paris.
AI is changing college: More than 80% of students now use it for school
New research shows AI use among college students is surging, and an education expert explains how students can use the technology responsibly without sacrificing critical thinking or creativity.
New research shows AI use among college students is surging, and an education expert explains how students can use the technology responsibly without sacrificing critical thinking or creativity.
Chicago-area high school geometry students build a house from the ground up
A two-story house built entirely by high school students in Evanston who learned geometry by constructing a home rather than simply studying it on paper. Evanston Township High School teachers Matthew Kaiser and Mary Joy Heimeman join us live to explain how this hands-on learning project came together.
A two-story house built entirely by high school students in Evanston who learned geometry by constructing a home rather than simply studying it on paper. Evanston Township High School teachers Matthew Kaiser and Mary Joy Heimeman join us live to explain how this hands-on learning project came together.
Mayor Johnson, CPS expand Sustainable Community Schools program to 'eliminate inequities'
City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.
City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.
Evanston students build affordable home now available for purchase
Chicago-area students built it. Now it's ready for its new owner.
Chicago-area students built it. Now it's ready for its new owner.
Chicago education expert breaks down amended CPS budget
The Chicago Board of Education has rejected CPS' proposed budget, including a funding plan backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago public schools reporter, explains what the vote means for CPS, its finances and the school year ahead.
The Chicago Board of Education has rejected CPS' proposed budget, including a funding plan backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago public schools reporter, explains what the vote means for CPS, its finances and the school year ahead.
Pritzker highlights back-to-school tax holiday, other efforts to lower family costs
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the state's efforts to lower costs for Illinois families, including the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, which offers savings on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the state's efforts to lower costs for Illinois families, including the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, which offers savings on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
CPS adds 15 more Sustainable Community Schools across Chicago
Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.
Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.
Gov. Pritzker promotes Illinois' back-to-school tax holiday
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted Illinois' Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, reminding families they can save on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted Illinois' Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, reminding families they can save on eligible school supplies and clothing from Aug. 7–16.
Chicago school board approves amended CPS budget, avoiding layoffs but raising funding concerns
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
Chicago Board of Education passes CPS budget
The Board of Education has approved the budget for Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jackson Potter joins us.
The Board of Education has approved the budget for Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jackson Potter joins us.