University of Illinois sets enrollment record
A lot of people are ready to cheer on the Fighting Illini this year.
A lot of people are ready to cheer on the Fighting Illini this year.
U of I announces record enrollment this year
A lot of people will be cheering on the Fighting Illini this year.
A lot of people will be cheering on the Fighting Illini this year.
Schools turn to telemedicine in wake of nurse shortage
Josh Golomb, CEO of Hazel Health, talks about how the lack of nurses is forcing schools to pivot to telemedicine during the pandemic.
Josh Golomb, CEO of Hazel Health, talks about how the lack of nurses is forcing schools to pivot to telemedicine during the pandemic.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Country Club Hills middle school teachers concerned over staff shortage, fights amongst students
Educators at Southwood Middle School in suburban Country Club Hills claim the school is in very bad shape and that they need help.
Educators at Southwood Middle School in suburban Country Club Hills claim the school is in very bad shape and that they need help.
No weapons found after student thought he heard gun racking
The school went on lockdown around 9:30 a.m. when a male student in a third-floor bathroom thought he heard a gun being cocked and called 911.
The school went on lockdown around 9:30 a.m. when a male student in a third-floor bathroom thought he heard a gun being cocked and called 911.
Serious staffing issues reported at suburban middle school
The school is currently operating without a principal.
The school is currently operating without a principal.
No weapons found after lockdown incident at Indiana high school
No shots were fired at a northwestern Indiana high school that was put on lockdown Wednesday morning after a report of a person with a gun, authorities said.
No shots were fired at a northwestern Indiana high school that was put on lockdown Wednesday morning after a report of a person with a gun, authorities said.
Overstuffed backpacks can be detrimental to spine health
Dr. Gregory Lopez from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks about how overpacked backpacks can be harmful to the spine health of students returning to school.
Dr. Gregory Lopez from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks about how overpacked backpacks can be harmful to the spine health of students returning to school.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Did you send your kiddo off to college for the first time? Here are some tips on making sure your child is safe from afar.
Did you send your kiddo off to college for the first time? Here are some tips on making sure your child is safe from afar.
COVID-19 vaccine deadline extended for Illinois healthcare providers, educators and students
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
New Law: Illinois children can now take 5 mental health days
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools can take up to five mental health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools can take up to five mental health days.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
New Illinois legislation protects digital learning for students with disabilities
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday to protect students with disabilities from being left behind by digital learning platforms.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday to protect students with disabilities from being left behind by digital learning platforms.
New Illinois legislation protects digital learning for students with disabilities
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday to protect students with disabilities from being left behind by digital learning platforms.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday to protect students with disabilities from being left behind by digital learning platforms.
Suburban school district paying families $2,000 because they don't have enough school bus drivers
Plainfield is offering parents several options depending on their situation: after-school care, $1,000/semester stipends, $0.56/mile reimbursement...
Plainfield is offering parents several options depending on their situation: after-school care, $1,000/semester stipends, $0.56/mile reimbursement...
700+ Crown Point students put into quarantine; school district now requiring masks
Students in Crown Point were initially allowed to decide whether they wanted to wear a mask or not. But starting Wednesday, the school district has mandated masks be worn by everyone.
Students in Crown Point were initially allowed to decide whether they wanted to wear a mask or not. But starting Wednesday, the school district has mandated masks be worn by everyone.
Hundreds of Chicago students still without rides to school due to bus driver shortage
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.