Vice President Kamala Harris urges students to apply for student loan forgiveness program
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.
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.
Lansing library offering banned books during 'Banned Books Week'
This week is "Banned Books Week," and one Chicago-area library is offering those books for free.
This week is "Banned Books Week," and one Chicago-area library is offering those books for free.
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.
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
Kemarion Bryant, a Northern Illinois Performing Arts student, explains scholarship assistance for those who grew up in affordable housing.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Friday for a new ADA compliant playground at Wilma Rudolph Learning Center in the West Loop.
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
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.
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.
Danny Trejo visits Saint Ignatius College Prep, shares special message with students
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.
Danny Trejo visits Saint Ignatius College Prep, shares special message with students
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.
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.
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.
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.
New outdoor spaces expand learning outside the classroom in Prospect Heights
McArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights used federal pandemic funds to create outdoor learning spaces. The new "classrooms" allow students to remain socially distant while getting some fresh air.
McArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights used federal pandemic funds to create outdoor learning spaces. The new "classrooms" allow students to remain socially distant while getting some fresh air.
BYU completes investigation into Duke player's racial slur allegations, finds no evidence to corroborate claim
BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
380 Chicago students receive free shoes to kick off the school year on the right foot
Hundreds of students on Chicago's South Side are getting help to start the school year on the right foot.
Hundreds of students on Chicago's South Side are getting help to start the school year on the right foot.
Princeton University to cover all college costs for students from families earning less than $100K
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Sen. Dick Durbin wants student loan borrowers to have option of filing bankruptcy for loans
An Illinois lawmaker is asking Congress for additional help when it comes to student loan debt.
An Illinois lawmaker is asking Congress for additional help when it comes to student loan debt.
South Side grade school wins back-to-school contest
Alex Haley Academy students were ecstatic when they found out they'd each be going home with a box of brand-new school supplies.
Alex Haley Academy students were ecstatic when they found out they'd each be going home with a box of brand-new school supplies.
Southern Illinois University welcomes largest freshman class in 5 years
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Austin A. Lane talks about their dramatic increase in enrollment in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Austin A. Lane talks about their dramatic increase in enrollment in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.