Illinois shoppers can save 5 percent on sales tax for clothes, school supplies starting Friday
“That's a reduction of 80 percent of the usual sales tax. Whether it's book bags, calculators, writing tablets, notebooks, binders, folders, clothing and footwear, if our students need it for school, it's covered by this tax cut,” said Gov. Prtizker.
“That's a reduction of 80 percent of the usual sales tax. Whether it's book bags, calculators, writing tablets, notebooks, binders, folders, clothing and footwear, if our students need it for school, it's covered by this tax cut,” said Gov. Prtizker.
Pritzker kicks off back-to-school sales tax holiday
School is back in session soon, which means back-to-school shopping is in full swing statewide.
School is back in session soon, which means back-to-school shopping is in full swing statewide.
Money saving tips you should know for back-to-school shopping
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a few ways you can save money while getting your kids ready to go back to school.
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a few ways you can save money while getting your kids ready to go back to school.
The money saving tips you should know for back-to-school shopping
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a few ways you can save money while getting your kids ready to go back to school.
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a few ways you can save money while getting your kids ready to go back to school.
Preview: Money-saving tips for back-to-school shopping
In a FOX 32 Special "Money Saver" Report, we take a look at a few ways you can save money while getting your kids ready to go back to school.
In a FOX 32 Special "Money Saver" Report, we take a look at a few ways you can save money while getting your kids ready to go back to school.
Mount Carmel High School to stay an all-boys school
Mount Carmel High School will remain an all-boys school.
Mount Carmel High School will remain an all-boys school.
Mount Carmel High School to stay an all-boys school
Mount Carmel High School will remain an all-boys school.
Mount Carmel High School will remain an all-boys school.
Parents paid for involvement at Waukegan school
It's a way for parents to get more involved in their child's education and get paid.
It's a way for parents to get more involved in their child's education and get paid.
Angelina Jolie reveals daughter, Zahara, will attend Spelman College
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Dark comedy 'Inferno' — produced at DePaul University — now streaming on Roku
A new series made in Chicago by local students is now streaming on Roku.
A new series made in Chicago by local students is now streaming on Roku.
Roku streams 'Inferno' - a dark comedy produced at DePaul
Now streaming on Roku: A dark comedy filmed in Chicago with a mostly student crew from DePaul University.
Now streaming on Roku: A dark comedy filmed in Chicago with a mostly student crew from DePaul University.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Lightfoot joins volunteers to pack back-to-school essentials
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
Hope Chicago providing full scholarships to 24 CPS students who will attend the University of Illinois
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones and Hope Chicago founder Pete Kadens join Good Day Chicago to talk about their collaboration and the importance of paving the way for Chicago students with bright futures.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones and Hope Chicago founder Pete Kadens join Good Day Chicago to talk about their collaboration and the importance of paving the way for Chicago students with bright futures.
Grammar gains newfound importance with new book 'Rebel With A Clause'
Ellen Jovin talks about her new book "Rebel With A Clause" and the importance of adhering to proper grammar in an ever-changing world.
Ellen Jovin talks about her new book "Rebel With A Clause" and the importance of adhering to proper grammar in an ever-changing world.
UCLA professor quits job, says 'woke takeover' of education 'intellectually corrupt'
Joseph Manson retired from his tenured position in UCLA's anthropology department because of the "Woke takeover of higher education," he wrote in a now-viral blog post.
Joseph Manson retired from his tenured position in UCLA's anthropology department because of the "Woke takeover of higher education," he wrote in a now-viral blog post.
Kids Above All asking for donations for back-to-school backpack drive
Dan Kotowski, president and CEO of Chicago-based Kids Above All, talks about what they're doing to help children be well-equipped for the upcoming school year.
Dan Kotowski, president and CEO of Chicago-based Kids Above All, talks about what they're doing to help children be well-equipped for the upcoming school year.
STEM learning takes on added importance during summer break
Child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris talks about the importance of children honing their STEM skills even while schools out for the summer.
Child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris talks about the importance of children honing their STEM skills even while schools out for the summer.
Chicago area astronomers over the moon after being awarded time with James Webb Space Telescope
Allison Strom, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University, is next in a long line of astronomers who got permission to use the James Webb Space Telescope.
Allison Strom, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University, is next in a long line of astronomers who got permission to use the James Webb Space Telescope.
Chicago schools could win free supplies through Back 2 School America contest
Matthew Kurtzman, CEO of Back 2 School America, talks about their annual contest which awards two to three Chicago schools with supplies for each student.
Matthew Kurtzman, CEO of Back 2 School America, talks about their annual contest which awards two to three Chicago schools with supplies for each student.