Illinois aims to improve 'Safe Haven' law after infant dies outside Chicago firehouse
An Illinois law requires Safe Haven information be taught in all public schools. The Safe Haven law aims to prevent illegal abandonments of infants. Now, a local nonprofit is hoping to spread the word while helping high school seniors pay for college.
An Illinois law requires Safe Haven information be taught in all public schools. The Safe Haven law aims to prevent illegal abandonments of infants. Now, a local nonprofit is hoping to spread the word while helping high school seniors pay for college.
Chicago nonprofit helps young mothers finish their education
A Chicago-based nonprofit has teamed up with a local college to ensure young mothers finish their education.
A Chicago-based nonprofit has teamed up with a local college to ensure young mothers finish their education.
Some Chicago area kids enjoy snow day while others had remote learning
Some parents that FOX 32 talked to say they can understand the reasoning behind switching to remote learning during a snowstorm, but sometimes they say it?s good to just let kids be kids.
Some parents that FOX 32 talked to say they can understand the reasoning behind switching to remote learning during a snowstorm, but sometimes they say it?s good to just let kids be kids.
Proviso Teachers Union authorizes strike if agreement with District 209 is not reached soon
“Our members don’t take this step lightly,” said PTU President Maggie Riley, a teacher at Proviso West High School. “No one wants to strike, but the administration’s lack of seriousness about reaching an agreement has been clear for nearly a year."
“Our members don’t take this step lightly,” said PTU President Maggie Riley, a teacher at Proviso West High School. “No one wants to strike, but the administration’s lack of seriousness about reaching an agreement has been clear for nearly a year."
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
School district says students heard inappropriate 'clapping and moaning' during online tutoring
A spokesperson said that “after investigation, it was confirmed there was no video streaming from the platform - the audio was still on and two students heard the TV of the online tutor which they thought they heard clapping and moaning. They closed their devices and told their teacher.”
A spokesperson said that “after investigation, it was confirmed there was no video streaming from the platform - the audio was still on and two students heard the TV of the online tutor which they thought they heard clapping and moaning. They closed their devices and told their teacher.”
Chicago mother outraged after school workers cut daughter's hair
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but that dream is now shattered.
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but that dream is now shattered.
Chicago school workers on leave for cutting girl's hair
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but now that dream is shattered.
The teen involved says she was excited about ROTC and joining the military, but now that dream is shattered.
Chicago mother outraged after school officials cut daughter's hair
A Chicago mother is outraged after finding out her daughter's hair was cut at school.
A Chicago mother is outraged after finding out her daughter's hair was cut at school.
CTU group calls for overhaul of union leadership after remote learning debacle
Sandi Hoggatt, longtime CPS staff member and "Members First" VP candidate, voices her frustration with the current leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union and their negotiations with the city.
Sandi Hoggatt, longtime CPS staff member and "Members First" VP candidate, voices her frustration with the current leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union and their negotiations with the city.
Joliet School District 86 cancels Wednesday classes due to dangerous cold weather
Joliet School District 86 announced Tuesday that classes on Wednesday would be canceled and all schools closed due to the extreme cold.
Joliet School District 86 announced Tuesday that classes on Wednesday would be canceled and all schools closed due to the extreme cold.
3 ways to boost your chances of securing college scholarships
Author Jenifer L. Price joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for prospective college students looking to land scholarships and financial aid.
Author Jenifer L. Price joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for prospective college students looking to land scholarships and financial aid.
Bill vetoed, but compromise reached on COVID sick days for teachers
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
PepsiCo offering $50K scholarships for Black and Hispanic students
Armando Saleh and Assera Arregba join Good Day Chicago to talk about PepsiCo's scholarship offerings for local Chicago students.
Armando Saleh and Assera Arregba join Good Day Chicago to talk about PepsiCo's scholarship offerings for local Chicago students.
Illinois teacher shortage not going away anytime soon: study
Mark Klaisner, president of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of School, talks about how the pandemic exacerbated staffing issues at Illinois schools and what the next two years will hold.
Mark Klaisner, president of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of School, talks about how the pandemic exacerbated staffing issues at Illinois schools and what the next two years will hold.
Lockport Township High School opens coffee shop
Lockport Township High School students don't have far to go when looking for something to help them warm up on a frigid day.
Lockport Township High School students don't have far to go when looking for something to help them warm up on a frigid day.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Illinois students take advantage of new law that allows 5 mental health days per year
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
New Illinois law allows mental health days for students
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
Suburban school district offering more money for substitute teachers due to staff shortages
One area school district needs substitute teachers, and is offering more money for those who are interested.
One area school district needs substitute teachers, and is offering more money for those who are interested.