College acceptance day brings uncertainty in wake of pandemic
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College acceptance day brings uncertainty in wake of pandemic

College planning consultant Laura George breaks down what has changed in the college admissions process after a year decimated by the pandemic.

College planning consultant Laura George breaks down what has changed in the college admissions process after a year decimated by the pandemic.

12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies

12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies

A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.

A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.

President Biden proposes free community college

President Biden proposes free community college

City Colleges of Chicago was at the forefront of offering free tuition, first announced in 2014.

City Colleges of Chicago was at the forefront of offering free tuition, first announced in 2014.

Technical school students put their training skills to the test during extrication drill

Technical school students put their training skills to the test during extrication drill

Disaster struck at a technical school in DuPage County today, but the multiple car crashes were by design, creating a realistic drill for EMT and fire science students.

Disaster struck at a technical school in DuPage County today, but the multiple car crashes were by design, creating a realistic drill for EMT and fire science students.

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.