Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
ChatGPT can cause your brain to underperform, study shows
According to a study from MIT, relying on ChatGPT is bad for the brain. Associate Vice Chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Bennett explains the results of the study and how we can learn from it.
According to a study from MIT, relying on ChatGPT is bad for the brain. Associate Vice Chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Bennett explains the results of the study and how we can learn from it.
Carnegie Hall choose 2 Chicago area teens to join National Youth Orchestra
Two local teens get the chance to live out every musician's dream at Carnegie Hall. Horn player Elyse Margaret Schlesinger and Violinist Paloma Furst Chavira discuss what it means for them to be chosen for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Two local teens get the chance to live out every musician's dream at Carnegie Hall. Horn player Elyse Margaret Schlesinger and Violinist Paloma Furst Chavira discuss what it means for them to be chosen for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Young Chicago artists shine at Expressive Arts Collective Summer Show Choir Camp
Expressive Arts Collective Summer Show Choir Camp is helping young Chicago artists find their feet. Founders Farlanda Buchannon and Julianne Fowler explain how music has become a form of empowerment for their choir.
Expressive Arts Collective Summer Show Choir Camp is helping young Chicago artists find their feet. Founders Farlanda Buchannon and Julianne Fowler explain how music has become a form of empowerment for their choir.
How to make the most of your child's back-to-school physical exam
Besides just checking off your to-do list, Dr. Annie Minarik from Endeavor Health identifies the important questions to ask your pediatrician to get the most out of your child's back-to-school physical exams.
Besides just checking off your to-do list, Dr. Annie Minarik from Endeavor Health identifies the important questions to ask your pediatrician to get the most out of your child's back-to-school physical exams.
Illinois students can be directly admitted to state colleges under new law
High school students in Illinois will soon be able to earn direct admission to most in-state public universities and community colleges under a new law.
High school students in Illinois will soon be able to earn direct admission to most in-state public universities and community colleges under a new law.
New Illinois law makes it easier for students to apply for college
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills that are aimed at making it easier for high school students to apply for and afford college.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills that are aimed at making it easier for high school students to apply for and afford college.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Chicago Public Schools lays off dozens of workers to close $743M budget deficit
CPS said it laid off the 161 workers, including several crossing guards, to help plug the $743M budget deficit.
CPS said it laid off the 161 workers, including several crossing guards, to help plug the $743M budget deficit.
U.S. faces historic student loan crisis as delinquency rates soar
A new report shows nearly one in three student loan borrowers are months behind on payments, with delinquencies hitting a record high. As the government resumes collections after a five-year pause, 1.8 million borrowers are at risk of defaulting next month, which could lead to severe consequences, including wage garnishments and tax refund seizures.
A new report shows nearly one in three student loan borrowers are months behind on payments, with delinquencies hitting a record high. As the government resumes collections after a five-year pause, 1.8 million borrowers are at risk of defaulting next month, which could lead to severe consequences, including wage garnishments and tax refund seizures.
Art in the making: Inside The School of the Art Institute of Chicago?s cutting-edge New Work 2025 exhibition
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is unveiling their new, New Work 2025 exhibition this summer, and FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez has the scoop on site.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is unveiling their new, New Work 2025 exhibition this summer, and FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez has the scoop on site.
Fighting teen burnout: Tips from a UChicago Medicine expert
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's health clinical liaison Amanda Briick gave some expert analysis on how to teens can properly rest and reset this summer to help with educational burnout.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's health clinical liaison Amanda Briick gave some expert analysis on how to teens can properly rest and reset this summer to help with educational burnout.
Exelon Foundation offers free STEM academy experience in Chicago
Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.
Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.
Paris on Politics: Chicago's school occupancy crisis
Chicago Public Schools closures are the third rail of local politics, but a new report finds many school buildings have low enrollment.
Chicago Public Schools closures are the third rail of local politics, but a new report finds many school buildings have low enrollment.
Chicago Reads Together: Chicago Public Library kicks off summer learning
Start your summer reading adventure with Chicago Public Library and discover fun for the whole family.
Start your summer reading adventure with Chicago Public Library and discover fun for the whole family.
Paris on Politics: CPS bids farewell to Pedro Martinez; US weighs Israel-Iran involvement
President Trump says he'll decide in the next two weeks whether or not to get the US involved in the war between Israel and Iran. And, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says goodbye.
President Trump says he'll decide in the next two weeks whether or not to get the US involved in the war between Israel and Iran. And, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says goodbye.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Old CPS school transformed into new work center in Austin
A former CPS school is now being transformed into a work center. FOX 32's Tia Ewing was at the grand opening in the Austin neighborhood.
A former CPS school is now being transformed into a work center. FOX 32's Tia Ewing was at the grand opening in the Austin neighborhood.
Juneteenth soirée awards $200K in scholarships to Chicago students
Some local students received major recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.
Some local students received major recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.
Chicago students win big scholarships at Juneteenth celebration
Some local students received big recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.
Some local students received big recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.