Things to consider when dealing with student debt
College finance expert Kristina Ellis dishes out helpful advice for those dealing with student loan debt.
College finance expert Kristina Ellis dishes out helpful advice for those dealing with student loan debt.
Board of Education seat remains empty after Lightfoot argues against elected board
Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.
Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Genesys Works Chicago looking for high school juniors to apply for paid internships
Juniors have until Tuesday to apply for paid internships through Genesys Works Chicago.
Juniors have until Tuesday to apply for paid internships through Genesys Works Chicago.
11 Illinois high schools rank among America's best, according to US News
Five Chicago high schools were ranked in the top 100, and 11 Illinois high schools ranked in the top 300.
Five Chicago high schools were ranked in the top 100, and 11 Illinois high schools ranked in the top 300.
Pritzker signs bill to address Illinois teacher shortage
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
New Illinois law addresses teacher shortage
Illinois is taking steps to address its shortage of teachers.
Illinois is taking steps to address its shortage of teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union, parents blast steep CPS budget cuts
Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.
Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.
Chicago Teachers Union protesting CPS budget cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union is blasting Chicago Public Schools for proposing major budget cuts.
The Chicago Teachers Union is blasting Chicago Public Schools for proposing major budget cuts.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Chicago Public Schools principal Joyce Kenner to retire after 3 decades
Joyce Kenner is one of the longest-tenured Chicago Public Schools principals and has become synonymous with Whitney Young over the years.
Joyce Kenner is one of the longest-tenured Chicago Public Schools principals and has become synonymous with Whitney Young over the years.
Pennsylvania school board torpedoes After School Satan Club
There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.
There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.
Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Over 1,500 workers go on strike at UIC, walking off two weeks before finals
Graduate employees are on strike at UIC over wages and student fees, two weeks before finals.
Graduate employees are on strike at UIC over wages and student fees, two weeks before finals.
Over 1,500 workers go on strike at UIC, walking off two weeks before finals
Graduate employees are on strike at UIC over wages and student fees, two weeks before finals. UIC Chancellor says strike will not impact classes or grades.
Graduate employees are on strike at UIC over wages and student fees, two weeks before finals. UIC Chancellor says strike will not impact classes or grades.
Suburban Chicago boy saving money for college by working as Easter Bunny
UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.
UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.
Chicago Hope Academy helping youth develop STEM skills with local partners
Sam Angelotta talks about how OWLS Lacrosse and others are pitching in to help Chicago Hope Academy inspire youth to become future leaders in the STEM fields.
Sam Angelotta talks about how OWLS Lacrosse and others are pitching in to help Chicago Hope Academy inspire youth to become future leaders in the STEM fields.
'Gender Queer' book causes controversy in suburban Chicago high schools
Antioch public school parents are outraged over a controversial book in two high school libraries.
Antioch public school parents are outraged over a controversial book in two high school libraries.
Chicago area parents want controversial book pulled from library shelves
Antioch public school parents are outraged over a controversial book in two high school libraries.
Antioch public school parents are outraged over a controversial book in two high school libraries.