Chicago school budget showdown: Board vote could shut down schools
With the mayor, CPS, and teachers union at odds, Thursday's high-stakes vote on a $734M budget gap could determine whether Chicago schools stay open.
With the mayor, CPS, and teachers union at odds, Thursday's high-stakes vote on a $734M budget gap could determine whether Chicago schools stay open.
Illinois colleges make Forbes' top U.S. schools list | ChicagoNOW
The list ranked 500 institutions based on outcomes like: graduate salary earnings, student debt, and academic success. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology claimed the No/1 spot overall, but several Illinois Schools stood out for producing successful graduates. Fox 32's Anita Blanton and Gabriella Premus break down the list.
The list ranked 500 institutions based on outcomes like: graduate salary earnings, student debt, and academic success. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology claimed the No/1 spot overall, but several Illinois Schools stood out for producing successful graduates. Fox 32's Anita Blanton and Gabriella Premus break down the list.
Chicago area high school removes bathroom doors to prevent vaping | ChicagoNOW
Students at Oak Park-River Forest High School noticed something different when they returned to school this month. The exterior doors had been removed from most bathrooms at the school. Officials said they made the change to prevent vaping and class ditching. Fox 32's Anita Blanton and Gabriella Premus explain more.
Students at Oak Park-River Forest High School noticed something different when they returned to school this month. The exterior doors had been removed from most bathrooms at the school. Officials said they made the change to prevent vaping and class ditching. Fox 32's Anita Blanton and Gabriella Premus explain more.
Crucial CPS budget vote looms as tensions rise over funding, interim CEO weighs in
With a $200M borrowing dispute at the center, CPS board members face a high-stakes vote on Thursday.
With a $200M borrowing dispute at the center, CPS board members face a high-stakes vote on Thursday.
Paris on Politics: CPS budget battle puts school year start at risk
The standoff on Chicago's Board of Education is coming down to the wire. A vote on the CPS budget is less than 24 hours away and political disagreements could derail a successful start to the school year.
The standoff on Chicago's Board of Education is coming down to the wire. A vote on the CPS budget is less than 24 hours away and political disagreements could derail a successful start to the school year.
Chicago area high school removes bathroom doors to prevent vaping, fighting
A suburban high school said it removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent "inappropriate activities" like vaping, skipping class, and fighting.
A suburban high school said it removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent "inappropriate activities" like vaping, skipping class, and fighting.
Chicago Public Schools CEO open to changing controversial budget plan ahead of key vote
The Chicago Board of Education is set to meet on Thursday to pass a hotly-contested 2026 budget plan that's divided the mayor, CTU and district leadership.
The Chicago Board of Education is set to meet on Thursday to pass a hotly-contested 2026 budget plan that's divided the mayor, CTU and district leadership.
Chicago area high school removes bathroom doors to prevent vaping, fighting
A suburban high school removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent “inappropriate activities" like vaping and fighting.
A suburban high school removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent “inappropriate activities" like vaping and fighting.
Illinois colleges rank among nation’s best on new list
Several Illinois colleges earned recognition on Forbes’ annual list of the nation’s top schools.
Several Illinois colleges earned recognition on Forbes’ annual list of the nation’s top schools.
Illinois colleges rank among nation?s best on top schools list
Several Illinois colleges earned recognition on Forbes? annual list of the nation?s top schools.
Several Illinois colleges earned recognition on Forbes? annual list of the nation?s top schools.
Congress investigates UIC medical school over antisemitism concerns
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is under investigation by Congress after a House committee said the school hasn?t done enough to stop antisemitism under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is under investigation by Congress after a House committee said the school hasn?t done enough to stop antisemitism under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
3 Illinois colleges named among top 50 in U.S. according to Forbes
Forbes released its list of America’s Top Colleges, and three schools in Illinois made it into the top 50.
Forbes released its list of America’s Top Colleges, and three schools in Illinois made it into the top 50.
Back-to-school fun: Top educational toys that help kids learn
Toy expert James Zahn from The Toy Insider shares some of the season?s hottest ?toys that teach? ? proving learning and play can go hand in hand.
Toy expert James Zahn from The Toy Insider shares some of the season?s hottest ?toys that teach? ? proving learning and play can go hand in hand.
Parents blast Pritzker for extending student financial aid to undocumented immigrants
Parents in Illinois are upset about a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker extending student financial aid eligibility to undocumented immigrants.
Parents in Illinois are upset about a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker extending student financial aid eligibility to undocumented immigrants.
'The Short Game,' how to ask for a raise & back-to-school sleep health | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? Chicago filmmaker David Parks discusses the making of 'The Short Game,' hitting theaters August 29. Then, career and leadership expert Dr. Shveta Miglani shares strategies to confidently ask for a raise. Plus, with back-to-school season underway, an expert explains how early school start times can impact students' health.
What's trending in Chicago? Chicago filmmaker David Parks discusses the making of 'The Short Game,' hitting theaters August 29. Then, career and leadership expert Dr. Shveta Miglani shares strategies to confidently ask for a raise. Plus, with back-to-school season underway, an expert explains how early school start times can impact students' health.
Why early school start times may be hurting students' health | ChicagoNOW
As kids head back to school, many parents know the morning struggle of waking up a tired teenager. Doctors say early start times can have serious effects on kids' health, learning, and overall well-being. Dr. Lindsay McCullough, assistant professor of internal medicine and sleep medicine at Rush and associate program director for the Sleep Medicine Fellowship, breaks down why sleep matters so much for students.
As kids head back to school, many parents know the morning struggle of waking up a tired teenager. Doctors say early start times can have serious effects on kids' health, learning, and overall well-being. Dr. Lindsay McCullough, assistant professor of internal medicine and sleep medicine at Rush and associate program director for the Sleep Medicine Fellowship, breaks down why sleep matters so much for students.
Top 10 U.S. party schools ranked for 2026: See who made the list | ChicagoNOW
If you're looking to attend college for its fun and entertainment, you may want to check out this new list. The company Niche ranked the top party schools in the US for 2026. They surveyed to rank the quality of the party scene of each school. Some notable close schools are the University of Wisconsin-Madison at #5 and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at #10.
If you're looking to attend college for its fun and entertainment, you may want to check out this new list. The company Niche ranked the top party schools in the US for 2026. They surveyed to rank the quality of the party scene of each school. Some notable close schools are the University of Wisconsin-Madison at #5 and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at #10.
Paris on Politics: CPS budget crisis: $734M deficit
A slim majority of CPS board members do not support the budget because they want it to include a $175 million pension payment and some short-term borrowing.
A slim majority of CPS board members do not support the budget because they want it to include a $175 million pension payment and some short-term borrowing.
America?s Got Talent, back-to-school & The Doobie Brothers | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? Leo High School made it to the quarterfinals on America?s Got Talent! Students joins us to discuss what it?s been like so far. Then, back-to-school season is officially here, and we talk everything from prices to nosebleeds. Plus, Doobie Brothers lead singer and guitarist Tom Johnston joins us to talk about their upcoming show in Tinley Park.
What's trending in Chicago? Leo High School made it to the quarterfinals on America?s Got Talent! Students joins us to discuss what it?s been like so far. Then, back-to-school season is officially here, and we talk everything from prices to nosebleeds. Plus, Doobie Brothers lead singer and guitarist Tom Johnston joins us to talk about their upcoming show in Tinley Park.
Education Walkthrough: New app aims to save teachers time | ChicagoNOW
Founder and CEO Adam Sobol shares app designed to streamline teacher's tasks and help schools across the country. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Founder and CEO Adam Sobol shares app designed to streamline teacher's tasks and help schools across the country. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.