Illinois lawmaker threatens to block $50M for proposed CPS school

One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.

Illinois lawmaker threatens to block funding for proposed CPS school
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One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.

Chicago's Curie High School in the running for $50k to help revitalize school theater
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Curie High School on Chicago?s Southwest Side is in the running for a big prize to help revitalize its school theater. The school in Archer Heights is a finalist for a $50,000 award in the "World's Best High School" contest.

Black students at Sam Houston State University reporting racist behavior on campus

A Black female student, who chose to remain anonymous, tells FOX 26 she noticed the n-word written on dry-erase boards on the dorm room doors of black students – including her own.

Illinois cashes in on student debt forgiveness
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Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.

Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.

NIU Performing Arts student talks about scholarship support
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Kemarion Bryant, a Northern Illinois Performing Arts student, explains scholarship assistance for those who grew up in affordable housing.

Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says

The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.

Gyrls in the H.O.O.D 'She's so H.O.O.D' awards to be given out next month
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Chicago's Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation works with teenage girls to provide them with reproductive health education. Next month they will be honoring young women who are making a difference.

De La Salle to install Anne Marie Tirpak as new president
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De La Salle Institute is about to make history --- installing the school's first lay person and woman as president in its 134-year history.

ADA-compliant playground unveiled at West Loop school
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A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Friday for a new ADA compliant playground at Wilma Rudolph Learning Center in the West Loop.

Suburban school introduces outdoor space for classes
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One suburban school district unveiled new classrooms on Thursday. While they come with plenty of natural light, students might just have to deal with a squirrel joining class.

Prospect Heights school introduces outdoor space for classes

One suburban school district unveiled new classrooms on Thursday. While they come with plenty of natural light, students might just have to deal with a squirrel joining class.