Chicago activists demand city take action against Omicron COVID-19 variant
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Mock cannabis dispensary opens on North Clark Street
There is a new spot on Clark Street for people interested in the cannabis industry to learn how it works, hands on. The Illinois Cannabis Education Center opened a brand new mock dispensary on Friday.
There is a new spot on Clark Street for people interested in the cannabis industry to learn how it works, hands on. The Illinois Cannabis Education Center opened a brand new mock dispensary on Friday.
68% of Grand Crossing school in quarantine due to COVID-19
A school in the South Side Grand Crossing neighborhood has 68 percent of its students and staff in quarantine.
A school in the South Side Grand Crossing neighborhood has 68 percent of its students and staff in quarantine.
Illinois Education Association calls on lawmakers, schools to address increased violence within schools
The Illinois Education Association, which is the state's largest teachers union, says it is getting reports of increased violence in all schools across the state.
The Illinois Education Association, which is the state's largest teachers union, says it is getting reports of increased violence in all schools across the state.
Taft High School refuses students' request to start conservative group
A Chicago high school has denied an attempt by some students to start a conservative group.
A Chicago high school has denied an attempt by some students to start a conservative group.
WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern University
Megan Thee Stallion graced the graduation stage Saturday as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University.
Megan Thee Stallion graced the graduation stage Saturday as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Illinois school district, parents form new partnership to defuse tensions
Parents and school officials in Chicago's western suburbs have formed a new partnership designed to keep students at local high schools on their best behavior.
Parents and school officials in Chicago's western suburbs have formed a new partnership designed to keep students at local high schools on their best behavior.
New partnership between school district and parents to diffuse tensions
Parents and school officials in Chicago's western suburbs have formed a new partnership designed to keep students at local high schools on their best behavior.
Parents and school officials in Chicago's western suburbs have formed a new partnership designed to keep students at local high schools on their best behavior.
COVID-19 forces Oak Park-River Forest school officials to shut down clubs, athletics
Sports and after school activities are cancelled due to COVID-19 at Oak Park River Forest High School, but the school may have a change of heart. FOX 32's Tia Ewing has the latest details.
Sports and after school activities are cancelled due to COVID-19 at Oak Park River Forest High School, but the school may have a change of heart. FOX 32's Tia Ewing has the latest details.
University of Chicago employee robbed at knifepoint near campus
The location of the robbery, in Hyde Park on East 59th Street, is along the south side of the University of Chicago campus. Students have been advocating for better security since the murder of recent graduate Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng, who was shot and killed near campus.
The location of the robbery, in Hyde Park on East 59th Street, is along the south side of the University of Chicago campus. Students have been advocating for better security since the murder of recent graduate Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng, who was shot and killed near campus.
Oak Park River Forest High School cancels athletics and activities because of COVID outbreak
The school said that 81% of students and 90% of employees are vaccinated. Of the people who are testing positive, 76% are fully vaccinated. The school noted that many are six months past their last dose.
The school said that 81% of students and 90% of employees are vaccinated. Of the people who are testing positive, 76% are fully vaccinated. The school noted that many are six months past their last dose.
DePaul announces temporary return to online classes amid spread of Omicron variant
DePaul University is taking precautions in light of the Omicron variant.
DePaul University is taking precautions in light of the Omicron variant.
Academic proficiency across Illinois declines since pandemic began
Illinois officials say this is a stark, yet not unexpected snapshot of the pandemic's impact on academic achievement.
Illinois officials say this is a stark, yet not unexpected snapshot of the pandemic's impact on academic achievement.
Illinois report card: Academic proficiency among students declining
Illinois officials say this is a stark, yet not unexpected snapshot of the pandemic's impact on academic achievement.
Illinois officials say this is a stark, yet not unexpected snapshot of the pandemic's impact on academic achievement.
Stevenson High School students rally to brighten the holidays for Lake County families
Some north suburban high school students had a very busy November collecting holiday gifts for charity.
Some north suburban high school students had a very busy November collecting holiday gifts for charity.
Arlington Heights Memorial Library debuts collection unlike any other in Illinois
The collection includes more than 300 toys, adaptive tools and books to help adults and kids with a particular challenge.
The collection includes more than 300 toys, adaptive tools and books to help adults and kids with a particular challenge.
Arlington Heights library debuts new disability collection
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is debuting a new collection unlike any other in Illinois.
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is debuting a new collection unlike any other in Illinois.
Tinley Park High School: 'Nothing funny' about TikTok prank video that misled students, teachers
A video made by a student or students at Tinley Park High School appears to show students teachers and the principal holding and pointing cell phones like guns. The video was also posted to Facebook, with some calling it "hilarious" while others said it was “disgusting" and “real stupid.” The school says the staff was misled.
A video made by a student or students at Tinley Park High School appears to show students teachers and the principal holding and pointing cell phones like guns. The video was also posted to Facebook, with some calling it "hilarious" while others said it was “disgusting" and “real stupid.” The school says the staff was misled.
Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages
A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.
A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.