CTU slams billion-dollar tax breaks for Illinois' wealthy
The Chicago Teachers Union is protesting massive tax breaks for Illinois' richest, urging the state to invest in schools, healthcare, and transit instead.
The Chicago Teachers Union is protesting massive tax breaks for Illinois' richest, urging the state to invest in schools, healthcare, and transit instead.
Northwestern University eliminates more than 400 jobs to close budget gap
Northwestern University says it will cut about 400 jobs, including layoffs, to close its budget gap amid 'mounting financial pressures.'
Northwestern University says it will cut about 400 jobs, including layoffs, to close its budget gap amid 'mounting financial pressures.'
Orland Park school’s hiring of assistant principal under scrutiny from parents
A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents for his age and a social media post.
A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents for his age and a social media post.
Orland Park parents question hiring of school assistant principal
A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents over his age and past social media posts.
A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents over his age and past social media posts.
Back-to-school spending: What Chicago parents are buying (and skipping) in 2025
Deloitte?s Matt Adams breaks down the latest trends in back-to-school shopping, from tech to lunchboxes, and what it means for Chicago families and retailers.
Deloitte?s Matt Adams breaks down the latest trends in back-to-school shopping, from tech to lunchboxes, and what it means for Chicago families and retailers.
Miss Illinois Teen USA gives back with passion for skin care, science
Sophia Xia is a STEM scholar, nonprofit founder, wellness advocate, researcher and was recently crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA.
Sophia Xia is a STEM scholar, nonprofit founder, wellness advocate, researcher and was recently crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA.
Trump claims Harvard wants to settle dispute with admin
President Trump said Harvard University wants to settle its dispute with the White House after the administration pulled billions of dollars in federal funding.
President Trump said Harvard University wants to settle its dispute with the White House after the administration pulled billions of dollars in federal funding.
CPS slashes crossing guard program, raising safety concerns before school year
Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.
Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.
CPS slashes crossing guard program, raising safety concerns before school year
Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.
Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.
Teachers' unions talk pay on Capitol Hill despite political pushback
Dozens of teachers joined Sen. Bernie Sanders in Washington to call for higher pay. Critics though say it's another example of Democrats prioritizing politics over education.
Dozens of teachers joined Sen. Bernie Sanders in Washington to call for higher pay. Critics though say it's another example of Democrats prioritizing politics over education.
Experts urge early back-to-school shopping as Trump tariff deadline looms
In a Fox 32 money-saver special report, Terrence Lee explains why now may be the best time to buy school supplies, as looming tariffs on European imports could drive up prices by August 1.
In a Fox 32 money-saver special report, Terrence Lee explains why now may be the best time to buy school supplies, as looming tariffs on European imports could drive up prices by August 1.
FBI's Safe Online Surfing program teaches kids internet safety | ChicagoNOW
The FBl's Safe Online Surfing program is a free, interactive web challenge designed for students in grades 3 through 8, teaching them how to navigate the internet safely through age-appropriate games and activities. Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Jay Patel explains the risks kids face online today and what role the FBI plays in keeping kids safe from cyber threats.
The FBl's Safe Online Surfing program is a free, interactive web challenge designed for students in grades 3 through 8, teaching them how to navigate the internet safely through age-appropriate games and activities. Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Jay Patel explains the risks kids face online today and what role the FBI plays in keeping kids safe from cyber threats.
Ditch the screens! 90s-inspired math fun to beat summer slide with Mathnasium's Jana Frank
Jana Frank from Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest shares retro learning activities to keep kids sharp, reduce screen time, and ease math anxiety before school starts.
Jana Frank from Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest shares retro learning activities to keep kids sharp, reduce screen time, and ease math anxiety before school starts.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Kids Above All helping students back to school with confidence
Kids Above All CEO Dan Kotowski explains how their annual backpack drive helps struggling families equip children with essential school supplies ? and how the community can get involved.
Kids Above All CEO Dan Kotowski explains how their annual backpack drive helps struggling families equip children with essential school supplies ? and how the community can get involved.
Illinois lawmakers delay statewide classroom cellphone ban
Chalkbeat Chicago?s Becky Vevea explains why a bill to limit student cellphone use in classrooms stalled in Springfield, what it would have required, and how Gov. Pritzker still hopes to revive it during the fall veto session.
Chalkbeat Chicago?s Becky Vevea explains why a bill to limit student cellphone use in classrooms stalled in Springfield, what it would have required, and how Gov. Pritzker still hopes to revive it during the fall veto session.
First CPS budget feedback session held amid layoffs
Chicago Public Schools hosted the first of five public meetings Monday to gather input on next year?s budget, amid efforts to close a $700 million deficit.
Chicago Public Schools hosted the first of five public meetings Monday to gather input on next year?s budget, amid efforts to close a $700 million deficit.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.