3 bills introduced in Illinois that would make college more affordable in the state

"Let me tell you the extra burden of having to figure out is it worth it to have me get eight extra hours to study this Saturday or do I have to work this job in order to make this month's rent, said Megan O'Brien, a graduate student at University of Illinois Springfield.

Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to make college more affordable
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Three Democratic state senators announced three bills in Springfield Wednesday morning, with students standing by who know the hard choices college costs can bring.

CPS teacher pulled from Whitney Young after Black doll hung in classroom
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A white teacher has been pulled from Whitney Young Magnet High School after he hung a Black doll by its neck from a cord at the front of his classroom then argued with a Black colleague who was offended.

Proviso District 209 students return to classes after union, district reach new contract agreement

District 209 senior students will see no changes to their schedules, but ninth through eleventh graders will be required to make up 10 school days — with their last day of school being moved to June 15.

Proviso students head back to class after weeks-long teachers strike
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District 209 senior students will see no changes to their schedules, but ninth through eleventh graders will be required to make up 10 school days ? with their last day of school being moved to June 15.

College board surprises students with scholarships
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Going to college is a major investment with tuition so high, but a few lucky students are getting some help.

Tribute video honors suburban students for pushing through pandemic
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Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.

CPS proposes Aug. 22 start date for 2022-23 school year
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Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district?s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.

Proviso District 209 teachers' strike drags on with no end in sight

A teachers strike in western Cook County drags on with no formal negotiations currently scheduled. Teachers on the picket line in Proviso District 209 say they're ready to be back in class.

Teachers' strike drags on in Proviso School District 209
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A teachers strike in western Cook County drags on with no formal negotiations currently scheduled. Teachers on the picket line in Proviso District 209 say they're ready to be back in class.

Proviso strike: Classes canceled again for District 209
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After a year of contract negotiations and 10 days of a strike, tensions boiled over between Proviso teachers and the west suburban school administration this week, with the union demanding the ouster of the superintendent after a confrontation at a board meeting.

Proviso teachers demand superintendent be fired over confrontation at school board meeting

After a year of contract negotiations and 10 days of a strike, tensions boiled over between Proviso teachers and the west suburban school administration this week, with the union demanding the ouster of the superintendent after a confrontation at a board meeting.