Is your high school senior ready for managing college finances?
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Jennifer Finetti, director of student advocacy at Scholarship Owl, talks about financially preparing your children for the transition to college.

UIC faculty go on strike after 9 months of failed negotiations
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Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago are going on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrates Founders Day
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The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded 110 years ago by 22 women. The founders wanted to empower women to embrace sisterhood, scholarship and service. The sorority was found on the Howard University campus and now has chapters across the county including Chicago.

Lightfoot blames staffer for controversial attempt to recruit CPS students as campaign volunteers

The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.

UIC faculty members picket ahead of planned strike date

The union is negotiating a number of things including better pay, lighter workloads, job security for non-tenure staff and student access to mental health support.

Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness

If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.

Chicago schools watchdog investigated complaints of alleged employee sexual misconduct with students

One high school teacher allegedly exchanged 4,000 text messages with a female student, including 400 in one day. The teacher said he was in an open marriage and was "attracted to other people."

Chicago schools watchdog investigated complaints of alleged employee sexual misconduct with students
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Hundreds of Chicago teachers and school officials sexually groomed and sexually assaulted students or engaged in policy violations over the past four years, according to a report released this week.