First Lady Dr. Jill Biden heads to Illinois
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is planning a trip to Illinois. She will be in the state Monday.

Pritzker asked to stop Urban Prep takeover
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Prizker is being petitioned to stop the closing of Urban Prep Academy schools in Bronzeville and Englewood.

Suspected Nazi uniform worn by student on Halloween causes uproar at South Loop high school

A Jones College Prep High School student who wore a German soldier uniform to school on Halloween has caused an uproar because it was widely interpreted to be the garb of a Nazi soldier.

City Colleges of Chicago averts strike after reaching tentative contract agreement
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Faculty and professional staff at the City Colleges of Chicago have reached a tentative agreement on a new union contract and called off their planned strike later this week.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver

Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.

Illinois Black Tie Scholarship Affair to help teens create pathway to success
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This weekend, hundreds of people will be dressed to impress for the Black Tie Scholarship Affair in Illinois. The men behind the nationwide movement are joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Chicago's world-renowned beer college celebrates milestone anniversary

The Siebel Institute is located in Chicago's West Loop, and was founded in 1872 by German immigrant doctor Je Siebel to bring brewing science to the United States. You might call it the Harvard of the beer world.

Chicago beer school celebrates 150 years
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The world's foremost brewing school is located in Chicago, and they're celebrating a milestone anniversary.

U.S. test scores show impact of lockdowns on learning
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Students in all 50 states have seen a troubling decline in reading and math scores following the pandemic and shift to online learning. An education research scientist joins Good Day Chicago saying scores from this year show the largest decline ever in mathematics and a troubling decline in reading compared to 2019.

City Colleges of Chicago announce strike date if deal isn't reached
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Nearly 1,500 faculty and professionals at the City Colleges of Chicago will go on strike starting Nov. 2 unless a contract agreement is reached.