Biden 'not confident' his student debt relief plan will be upheld
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President Joe Biden may be bracing for a big loss before the Supreme Court. He says he is not confident that his student debt relief plan will be upheld.

Teacher shortages weighing on minds of Illinoisans, new poll shows

New polling by the Illinois Education Association finds that many people across our state are growing more concerned about teacher shortages.

New poll shows teacher shortages weighing on minds of Illinoisans
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New polling by the Illinois Education Association finds that many people across our state are growing more concerned about teacher shortages.

Hundreds of school girls appeared to be poisoned in Iran
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There have been increasing reports of young girls being poisoned in Iran by toxic fumes. Iranian leadership dismissed the reports for months, but now some are saying it was intentional.

Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

Suburban students participate in unique program to experience sports from a disabled perspective

Students in Will County District 92 have had the opportunity to play wheelchair basketball, sit volleyball and a game called goalball, where a blindfold is worn and the objective is to get a ball filled with bells across the opponents' goal line.

White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination

A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."

Chicago Archdiocese holds job fair to fill school positions

The starting elementary teacher salary in the Chicago Archdiocese is $33,575, and first-year teachers with a PhD will be paid $38.354.

'My Block, My Hood, My City' hosts first 'Hoodie Ball'
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A non-profit organization that mentors underprivileged youth through educational programs and field trips is hosting an event this evening to raise funds. The dress code is a hoodie. Guests should wear a sweatshirt that represents themselves.

Cook County teacher charged with hitting children during class
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A Des Plaines elementary school teacher has been accused by four children ages 7 and 8 of hitting them and pulling their ears in class. She faces four misdemeanor charges of battery.

Elgin schools closed Thursday due to power outage

Ten schools in Elgin will be closed today due to a power outage caused by icy weather conditions.