CPS CEO Pedro Martinez addresses teacher shortage, back-to-school health concerns
In less than two weeks, CPS students will return to the classroom. What will the new year bring? CPS CEO Pedro Martinez breaks it down on First at Four.
In less than two weeks, CPS students will return to the classroom. What will the new year bring? CPS CEO Pedro Martinez breaks it down on First at Four.
Monkeypox in Illinois: Vaccines in limited supply ahead of school year
Illinois public health officials are trying to get the word out about monkeypox as students are returning to college dorms and their social networks.
Illinois public health officials are trying to get the word out about monkeypox as students are returning to college dorms and their social networks.
Tips for avoiding back-to-school shopping scams, fake scholarships
Jon Clay, vice president of Threat Intelligence with Trend Micro, lays out several common scams that have been getting traction leading up to the return to the school year.
Jon Clay, vice president of Threat Intelligence with Trend Micro, lays out several common scams that have been getting traction leading up to the return to the school year.
Concerns grow over spread of monkeypox as school year rapidly approaches
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the monkeypox outbreak and how it is impacting local colleges and universities as they welcome students back from summer break.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the monkeypox outbreak and how it is impacting local colleges and universities as they welcome students back from summer break.
U of I prepares to fight the spread of monkeypox
Next week, more than 50,000 students will flood the campus of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. And this time around, there’s another virus to be concerned about — Monkeypox.
Next week, more than 50,000 students will flood the campus of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. And this time around, there’s another virus to be concerned about — Monkeypox.
This is how much sleep a child, teen and adult should get every night
Sleep is important, especially when you're younger.
Sleep is important, especially when you're younger.
How to help your kids get a good night's sleep
A local doctor is urging parents to schedule in extra time for worrying.
A local doctor is urging parents to schedule in extra time for worrying.
Top safety tips for kids heading back to school
Tania Haigh, founder of Kids Too, dishes out practical and handy safety tips for children returning to school soon.
Tania Haigh, founder of Kids Too, dishes out practical and handy safety tips for children returning to school soon.
Chicago nonprofit collecting school supplies for at-risk children
Kids are getting ready to head back to the classroom, and there's one organization that wants to lift the extra burden off of parents and they need your help to do it.
Kids are getting ready to head back to the classroom, and there's one organization that wants to lift the extra burden off of parents and they need your help to do it.
Chicago school bus driver shortage could leave students without ride on first day back
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
Chicago school bus driver shortage could leave students without ride on first day back
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
LEARN Charter Schools get head start with early return to the classroom
Summer vacation is over for kids who attend LEARN Charter Schools.
Summer vacation is over for kids who attend LEARN Charter Schools.
LEARN Charter Schools get head start with return to the classroom
Some Chicago kids returned to the classroom Monday as LEARN Charter Schools opened their doors roughly two weeks ahead of other local schools.
Some Chicago kids returned to the classroom Monday as LEARN Charter Schools opened their doors roughly two weeks ahead of other local schools.
Popular back-to-school trends ahead of this fall
Vilander Wadlington, general manager at Staples, talks about which products are flying off the shelves and local children get ready to return to school later this month.
Vilander Wadlington, general manager at Staples, talks about which products are flying off the shelves and local children get ready to return to school later this month.
'Stomp the Yard': Largest youth event returns to Englewood
Scholarships will be handed out to Chicago high school students heading to college.
Scholarships will be handed out to Chicago high school students heading to college.
Englewood 'Stomp the Yard' returns for second year
Stomp the Yard, the largest youth event in Englewood, is coming back Saturday.
Stomp the Yard, the largest youth event in Englewood, is coming back Saturday.
North Carolina school district planning to put AR-15 in every school in the event of another school shooting
A U.S. House investigation has found that gun manufacturers have taken in more than $1 billion from selling AR-15-style guns over the past decade.
A U.S. House investigation has found that gun manufacturers have taken in more than $1 billion from selling AR-15-style guns over the past decade.
Chicago health officials push for more people to get COVID vaccinated ahead of school year
The city of Chicago is hosting two family vaccine clinics this weekend in a push to get more people vaccinated ahead of the upcoming school year.
The city of Chicago is hosting two family vaccine clinics this weekend in a push to get more people vaccinated ahead of the upcoming school year.
Chicago health officials push for more people to get vaccinated for COVID ahead of school year
The Chicago Department of Public Health is looking to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the upcoming school year.
The Chicago Department of Public Health is looking to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the upcoming school year.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.