Safe2Help Illinois provides 24/7 service for students to share school safety issues
Samantha Kanish, school safety policy advisor at Safe2Help Illinois, talks about their 24/7 program and the importance of providing a lifeline for students looking to address safety issues.
Samantha Kanish, school safety policy advisor at Safe2Help Illinois, talks about their 24/7 program and the importance of providing a lifeline for students looking to address safety issues.
How prepared are Illinois schools for shooting threats?
With the new school year just starting, FOX 32 Chicago is beginning a series of Special Reports looking at how school threats are handled locally, and how students are under fire.
With the new school year just starting, FOX 32 Chicago is beginning a series of Special Reports looking at how school threats are handled locally, and how students are under fire.
Uvalde students return to classroom for first time since shooting on Tuesday
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Chicago-area students from Jackson State University organize water drive for Mississippi city
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker has been working with the students to organize a three-day "Help Jackson Now" water drive in the South Suburbs. They collected three semi trailers worth of bottled water.
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker has been working with the students to organize a three-day "Help Jackson Now" water drive in the South Suburbs. They collected three semi trailers worth of bottled water.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Steph Curry graduates from college 13 years after leaving for NBA
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
Teacher recruitment website launches Thursday
The Biden administration partnered with several job search giants in hopes of filling the thousands of education job openings.
The Biden administration partnered with several job search giants in hopes of filling the thousands of education job openings.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
Tips for keeping your kids organized for the school year
Jessica Litman, aka "The Organized Mama," dishes out some helpful tips for parents looking to keep their children organized this school year.
Jessica Litman, aka "The Organized Mama," dishes out some helpful tips for parents looking to keep their children organized this school year.
Research shows students need at least 10 hours of sleep
California was the first state to pass a law saying schools can't start class before 8:30 a.m. The law comes after multiple studies show that teens need at least 10 hours of sleep.
California was the first state to pass a law saying schools can't start class before 8:30 a.m. The law comes after multiple studies show that teens need at least 10 hours of sleep.
Asian American history requirement starts in Illinois public schools
Beginning this year, every public school and high school in Illinois must include a unit of instruction on Asian American history.
Beginning this year, every public school and high school in Illinois must include a unit of instruction on Asian American history.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
Student loan forgiveness plan - what to know
Applications will become available in early October, and within four to six weeks, you could see your balance decrease.
Applications will become available in early October, and within four to six weeks, you could see your balance decrease.
How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams
We're getting a better timeline on President Joe Biden’s student loan relief.
We're getting a better timeline on President Joe Biden’s student loan relief.
How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams
Following the release of the president's student loan forgiveness plan, scammers are increasingly preying on borrowers eager for debt relief. The Better Business Bureau says there are some red flags to look out for.
Following the release of the president's student loan forgiveness plan, scammers are increasingly preying on borrowers eager for debt relief. The Better Business Bureau says there are some red flags to look out for.
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
Top things teachers wish parents knew as their children return to school
Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, dishes out tips for parents trying to connect and see eye-to-eye with their students' teachers as the school year returns.
Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, dishes out tips for parents trying to connect and see eye-to-eye with their students' teachers as the school year returns.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.