Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022

The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.

CTU: Coronavirus delta variant opens door to potentially 'pause in-person instruction'

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a tougher approach to combating the coronavirus delta variant ahead of the new school year, suggesting that in-person instruction could be once again paused if cases continue to climb.

BBB warns of back-to-school scams as potential shortages loom
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Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common scams going around this time of year regarding back-to-school season.

What parents need to know about masks and vaccines as kids return to school
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Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.

Bud Billiken Parade returns with COVID protocols

It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.

Target offering debt-free education program for employees

Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.

Experts say vaccine requirements are not new
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With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.

BBB warns of back-to-school scams as potential shortages on supplies looms

The Better Business Bureau is warning parents to be on the lookout for back-to-school scams as students prepare to return to the classroom.

Survey finds nearly a third owe more than $30K in student loans
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Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about their new survey examining the staggering amount of student loan debt accrued by Americans.

More than 85% of Marquette University students are vaccinated, school says

The school said that the “small number of students [who] are still noncompliant… will receive personal phone calls this week to help bring them into compliance.”

School supplies giveaway in Orland Township
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Lindsay Trost with Orland Township shares more details about the back-to-school supplies giveaway.