School mask mandate polarizes Arlington Heights residents
Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate has become a hot topic in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate has become a hot topic in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
What parents need to know about masks and vaccines as kids return to school
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.
Bud Billiken Parade returns with COVID protocols
It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.
It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.
Target offering debt-free education program for employees
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Suburban schools reverse mask decisions as cases surge
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
Experts say vaccine requirements are not new
With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.
With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.
Naperville requiring all visitors to city buildings to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status
People at Naperville city buildings or District 203 School District buildings have to wear masks while indoors.
People at Naperville city buildings or District 203 School District buildings have to wear masks while indoors.
Student loan debt stops people from buying homes and having kids, Illinois attorney general says
Senators said that nearly 44 million Americans owe more than $1 trillion, with the average graduate in debt for more than $28,000.
Senators said that nearly 44 million Americans owe more than $1 trillion, with the average graduate in debt for more than $28,000.
BBB warns of back-to-school scams as potential shortages on supplies looms
The Better Business Bureau is warning parents to be on the lookout for back-to-school scams as students prepare to return to the classroom.
The Better Business Bureau is warning parents to be on the lookout for back-to-school scams as students prepare to return to the classroom.
Survey finds nearly a third owe more than $30K in student loans
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about their new survey examining the staggering amount of student loan debt accrued by Americans.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about their new survey examining the staggering amount of student loan debt accrued by Americans.
Chicago educators call for more resources for students amid challenging times
Chicago Public Schools teacher Michael Smith talks about his efforts to shift the district's budget to prioritize the well-being of students.
Chicago Public Schools teacher Michael Smith talks about his efforts to shift the district's budget to prioritize the well-being of students.
More than 85% of Marquette University students are vaccinated, school says
The school said that the “small number of students [who] are still noncompliant… will receive personal phone calls this week to help bring them into compliance.”
The school said that the “small number of students [who] are still noncompliant… will receive personal phone calls this week to help bring them into compliance.”
Naperville schools debate getting rid of snow days in favor of e-learning
Snow days could soon be a thing of the past in Naperville.
Snow days could soon be a thing of the past in Naperville.
No more snow days? Naperville school district mulls fate
A public meeting will be held Monday night to determine if snow days will be allotted in Naperville.
A public meeting will be held Monday night to determine if snow days will be allotted in Naperville.
School supplies giveaway in Orland Township
Lindsay Trost with Orland Township shares more details about the back-to-school supplies giveaway.
Lindsay Trost with Orland Township shares more details about the back-to-school supplies giveaway.
CPS overhauls standardized testing amid COVID academic gap concerns
A change is coming to standardized testing in Chicago Public Schools.
A change is coming to standardized testing in Chicago Public Schools.
Pritzker signs legislation establishing elected school board for Chicago Public Schools
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that creates an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that creates an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools.
Lollapalooza partners with Ingenuity to donate $2.2 million to CPS
Lollapalooza organizers are investing $2.2 million to support arts education in Chicago Public Schools.
Lollapalooza organizers are investing $2.2 million to support arts education in Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago group supplying students with back-to-school necessities
60,000 Chicago area kids will be given backpacks full of pencils, folders and more. It is the largest school supply distribution effort in our area.
60,000 Chicago area kids will be given backpacks full of pencils, folders and more. It is the largest school supply distribution effort in our area.
'Cradles To Crayons' supplies students with back to school necessities
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined a back-to-school effort Wednesday on Chicago's South Side.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined a back-to-school effort Wednesday on Chicago's South Side.