Suburban high school plans to hold in-person prom, graduation

Suburban high school plans to hold in-person prom, graduation

A suburban high school announced plans for a full Junior and Senior Prom at the school's campus, along with a full graduation ceremony that will be held the next day. 

A suburban high school announced plans for a full Junior and Senior Prom at the school's campus, along with a full graduation ceremony that will be held the next day. 

Loyola University joins list of schools requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Loyola University joins list of schools requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Loyola University Chicago is joining the growing list of schools that will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for the fall 2021 semester.

Loyola University Chicago is joining the growing list of schools that will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for the fall 2021 semester.

Suburban high schools grapple with rising COVID-19 cases

Suburban high schools grapple with rising COVID-19 cases

After finally going back to school, a growing number of high school students are headed home to quarantine.

After finally going back to school, a growing number of high school students are headed home to quarantine.

How to teach your kids about managing personal finances
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How to teach your kids about managing personal finances

Greg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, dishes out tips for educating your children about how to responsibly manage their personal finances.

Greg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, dishes out tips for educating your children about how to responsibly manage their personal finances.

Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says

Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says

A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden promotes community colleges during Illinois visit

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden promotes community colleges during Illinois visit

First Lady Jill Biden on Monday used her first visit to Illinois since taking residence in the White House to visit a community college and tout their importance to the nation’s economy.

First Lady Jill Biden on Monday used her first visit to Illinois since taking residence in the White House to visit a community college and tout their importance to the nation’s economy.

CPS high school students start returning to classrooms on Monday amid vaccine push

CPS high school students start returning to classrooms on Monday amid vaccine push

The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.

The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.

St. Joseph High School to close at end of school year

St. Joseph High School to close at end of school year

The pandemic has claimed plenty of restaurants salons and other businesses. Now, joining that list is a suburban high school where enrollment was plummeting.

The pandemic has claimed plenty of restaurants salons and other businesses. Now, joining that list is a suburban high school where enrollment was plummeting.

Waukegan middle school renamed for late Congressman John Lewis

Waukegan middle school renamed for late Congressman John Lewis

With the support of five of its seven board members, Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Waukegan will be renamed John Lewis Middle School, effective July 1st.

With the support of five of its seven board members, Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Waukegan will be renamed John Lewis Middle School, effective July 1st.

CTU members vote to stay remote if high school reopening deal isn't reached
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CTU members vote to stay remote if high school reopening deal isn't reached

The Chicago Teachers Union says if there isn't a deal by mid-week with Chicago Public Schools on high schools, teachers will stay home even if students do come back.

The Chicago Teachers Union says if there isn't a deal by mid-week with Chicago Public Schools on high schools, teachers will stay home even if students do come back.

CTU members vote to stay remote if high school reopening deal isn't reached

CTU members vote to stay remote if high school reopening deal isn't reached

The Chicago Teachers Union says if there isn't a deal by mid-week with Chicago Public Schools on high schools, teachers will stay home even if students do come back.

The Chicago Teachers Union says if there isn't a deal by mid-week with Chicago Public Schools on high schools, teachers will stay home even if students do come back.

Suburban volunteers build desks for students learning remotely

Suburban volunteers build desks for students learning remotely

Remote learning can be hard, especially if you don't have a dedicated place in the house for your school supplies. That's why volunteers in suburban Chicago built desks for students this weekend.

Remote learning can be hard, especially if you don't have a dedicated place in the house for your school supplies. That's why volunteers in suburban Chicago built desks for students this weekend.

School board candidate slams Illinois district's curriculum on White supremacy

School board candidate slams Illinois district's curriculum on White supremacy

An Illinois mother of two is fighting back against the local school district’s curriculum, arguing that it teaches children they "can’t get ahead" due to White supremacy.

An Illinois mother of two is fighting back against the local school district’s curriculum, arguing that it teaches children they "can’t get ahead" due to White supremacy.