Student loan payment pause extended through May 1

President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.

University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases

The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.

University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases
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The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University will be joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.

University of Illinois to pivot to remote learning as COVID cases surge
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University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.

68% of South Side Chicago school in quarantine due to COVID-19

"If it was a Lori Lightfoot's daughter's school, it would have been closed and deep cleaned," said parent Danelda Archer.

2 guns found at Evanston Township High School
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Two loaded handguns were recovered at Evanston Township High School Thursday morning ? sending students and staff into lockdown for several hours. Police detained eight students in connection to the incident.

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.

Mock cannabis dispensary opens on North Clark Street
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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.