Schools in Crete, Monee closed Monday and Tuesday due to excessive heat
The heat is already having an impact on some area schools.
The heat is already having an impact on some area schools.
Health experts urge parents to stay up-to-date with their kids' immunization shots
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Naperville District 203 teachers push for more compensation as contract talks continue
“When you’re asked to do more, you want to be paid more, like any job," said one teacher.
“When you’re asked to do more, you want to be paid more, like any job," said one teacher.
Southern Illinois University student shot dead at party
The student was dying of gunshot wounds when police arrived. Three other people were also injured.
The student was dying of gunshot wounds when police arrived. Three other people were also injured.
Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
Top university kicks hundreds of students out for failing to comply with vaccine mandate
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
Tuition insurance available for college students
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and schooling, tuition insurance could be a good option for students.
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and schooling, tuition insurance could be a good option for students.
34 Illinois school districts put on probation for not complying with state's mask mandate
School is just getting started in Illinois and 34 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.
School is just getting started in Illinois and 34 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.
CTU, CPS still at odds over return to classroom
Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.
Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.
Illinois State Board of Education puts 21 districts on probation for not following mask mandate
School is just getting started in Illinois and 21 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.
School is just getting started in Illinois and 21 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.
CPS, CTU at odds over return to classroom
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are once again at odds over the return to the classroom.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are once again at odds over the return to the classroom.
Delta variant looms as children begin to return to school
Dr. Tina Tan from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the powerful delta variant and its impact as children begin to re-enter classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tina Tan from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the powerful delta variant and its impact as children begin to re-enter classrooms this fall.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
Parent assaults teacher over mask, school official says: 'Do not fight mask wars in our schools'
"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.
"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.
Naperville teachers, district continue to negotiate ahead of potential strike
As the Naperville Unit Teachers Association and District 203 board members continue to negotiate Wednesday, parents and students say they’re nervous about any disruption at school, especially after last year.
As the Naperville Unit Teachers Association and District 203 board members continue to negotiate Wednesday, parents and students say they’re nervous about any disruption at school, especially after last year.
Naperville teachers, district continue to negotiate ahead of potential strike
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
Northern Illinois University may return to remote learning if COVID rate climbs
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.