3 ways to avoid the student loan trap
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Dave Ramsey dishes out tips for students looking to avoid debt and stave off loans as long as possible.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Chicago for Hispanic Heritage Month events

"I want to thank the teachers who are here – my colleagues! – and the students," said Dr. Biden, who also teaches community college. "I just feel right at home."

Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as first female president

Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.

Kane County high school goes remote due to COVID-19 cases
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A Kane County school will observe an ?adaptive pause? starting Oct. 12 to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, school officials said Friday.

North Central College unveils new lab with virtual cadavers

Forget about learning about anatomy and diseases on an old-school cadaver, which are pricey and in short supply. North Central students have virtual cadavers.

Rev. Jackson talks to students at Simeon after violence
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Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to junior and senior students at Simeon High School about the violence on Thursday.

New schoolyard unveiled at Horace Mann Elementary

A new schoolyard was unveiled at Horace Mann Elementary School thanks to the organization "Space to Grow".

New schoolyard unveiled at Horace Mann Elementary
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A new schoolyard was unveiled at Horace Mann Elementary School thanks to the organization "Space to Grow".

Entire 5th grade class in La Grange Park placed in quarantine

A classroom quarantine is in effect at an elementary school in La Grange Park after three students tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

Chicago Public Schools changing quarantine protocols

With thousands of students at home in isolation, Chicago Public Schools says it is time to change their COVID protocols.

Joliet parents outraged over school fights
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Parents say they want out of the Joliet school district, concerned about the recent string of fights happening at school.

Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'

Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.