Scholarship scams: Top things students applying for financial aid should look out for
Trying to pay for college is stressful enough and there are people out there who are trying to prey on that stress. Jennifer Finettie, director of student advocacy for Scholarship Owl, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how to spot those scams.
Trying to pay for college is stressful enough and there are people out there who are trying to prey on that stress. Jennifer Finettie, director of student advocacy for Scholarship Owl, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how to spot those scams.
90-year-old great-grandmother graduates from Northern Illinois University
Joyce DeFauw started at Northern Illinois University in 1951, but fell a few semesters short of graduating. In 2019, she returned to school and finished her degree through online classes. Her family gave her a computer and she attended from her nursing home.
Joyce DeFauw started at Northern Illinois University in 1951, but fell a few semesters short of graduating. In 2019, she returned to school and finished her degree through online classes. Her family gave her a computer and she attended from her nursing home.
Chicago students take first place in first-ever Catholic Schools' Spelling Bee in Spanish
"It was so close," said fourth grader Ana Gonzalez.? "We won by one point. In the last round it was a tie, and we beat them ? just by one point."
"It was so close," said fourth grader Ana Gonzalez.? "We won by one point. In the last round it was a tie, and we beat them ? just by one point."
'It's frustrating': Parents say they were left with many unanswered questions following 'soft lockdown'
Police are at Morton West High School conducting an investigation. The school is in a soft lockdown.
Police are at Morton West High School conducting an investigation. The school is in a soft lockdown.
New federal grants to help provide trauma-informed care in Illinois schools
Chicago Public School and the Illinois State Board of Education were awarded nearly $3 million to go toward trauma support in schools. The money comes from a from a grant program created by Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Danny Davis.
Chicago Public School and the Illinois State Board of Education were awarded nearly $3 million to go toward trauma support in schools. The money comes from a from a grant program created by Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Danny Davis.
Student found with gun at Morton West High School in Berwyn
Berwyn police say a student brought a gun to school at Morton West High. No injuries were reported and police are saying there were no threats made. The school went into a soft lockdown while the incident was investigated.
Berwyn police say a student brought a gun to school at Morton West High. No injuries were reported and police are saying there were no threats made. The school went into a soft lockdown while the incident was investigated.
Chicago private school defends dean who allegedly passed out adult toys for sex education
An elite, private high school in Lincoln Park is responding to comments made by the school's dean.
An elite, private high school in Lincoln Park is responding to comments made by the school's dean.
Kanye West stripped of honorary degree by Chicago art school
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday announced it had rescinded an honorary doctorate it awarded the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday announced it had rescinded an honorary doctorate it awarded the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Questions arise over sex education at private high school in Lincoln Park
Francis W. Parker School is responding to comments made by the school's dean after he was recorded without his knowledge talking about sex education.
Francis W. Parker School is responding to comments made by the school's dean after he was recorded without his knowledge talking about sex education.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Chicago High School for the Arts students warm up for upcoming Winter Jazz Showcase
ChiArts Music Department Head Anthony Bruno gives a sneak peak at what the students are planning for the Winter Jazz Showcase. There will be performances at the Chicago High School for the Arts Tuesday through Thursday next week.
ChiArts Music Department Head Anthony Bruno gives a sneak peak at what the students are planning for the Winter Jazz Showcase. There will be performances at the Chicago High School for the Arts Tuesday through Thursday next week.
Chicago native wins Taco Bell Foundation's social change competition
Sparkle Whitaker wins Taco Bell Foundation's first-ever Top Change Maker for her Onyx Incubator. Whitaker's pitch for the title was a free program she started for teens who have experienced incarceration. The program offers creative workshops that help them build their skills and prepare for life after high school.
Sparkle Whitaker wins Taco Bell Foundation's first-ever Top Change Maker for her Onyx Incubator. Whitaker's pitch for the title was a free program she started for teens who have experienced incarceration. The program offers creative workshops that help them build their skills and prepare for life after high school.
UIC United Faculty set to strike Jan. 17
The UIC United Faculty Bargaining Committee is officially going on strike.
The UIC United Faculty Bargaining Committee is officially going on strike.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Classes canceled at Crown Point school after possible breach
The district has not said if the personal information of students or staff were compromised.
The district has not said if the personal information of students or staff were compromised.
Classes canceled at Indiana school after possible breach
The district has not said if the personal information of students or staff were compromised.
The district has not said if the personal information of students or staff were compromised.
Program aims to help Chicago families experiencing homelessness, other struggles
What looks like play time is serious learning, especially for young and vulnerable children on Chicago's South Side.
What looks like play time is serious learning, especially for young and vulnerable children on Chicago's South Side.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Deadline approaching for Chicago parents to apply for 2023 school year
An important deadline is approaching for Chicago parents to apply for a public school next fall.
An important deadline is approaching for Chicago parents to apply for a public school next fall.
Northwestern Law School will no longer participate in U.S. News and World Reports? rankings
Northwestern Law School will no longer participate in the U.S. News and World Reports' rankings of colleges and universities.
Northwestern Law School will no longer participate in the U.S. News and World Reports' rankings of colleges and universities.