Cook County Health adopts CDC's guidance on universal masking in schools
"We want schools to be open and we want schools to remain open in person, like a regular school year as much as we can have it," said Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
"We want schools to be open and we want schools to remain open in person, like a regular school year as much as we can have it," said Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
Illinois investing $200 million in early childhood workforce
"We are improving the lives of children across our state by giving them a new level of quality care by upskilling our early childhood workforce," Pritzker said. "We are providing educational opportunity for 5,600 people to earn degrees that will advance their careers."
"We are improving the lives of children across our state by giving them a new level of quality care by upskilling our early childhood workforce," Pritzker said. "We are providing educational opportunity for 5,600 people to earn degrees that will advance their careers."
Illinois Federation of Teachers wants masks in all schools.
Dan Montgomery, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, explains why they want masks in all schools.
Dan Montgomery, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, explains why they want masks in all schools.
CTU calls out Board of Education, demands more support staff
The CTU says understaffed schools put more pressures on teachers.
The CTU says understaffed schools put more pressures on teachers.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Illinois adopts new CDC guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
'Creative Boot Camp' in Chicago opening doors for students and businesses; increasing diversity
In a FOX 32 special report, we take a look at a groundbreaking program at a Chicago university that not only is opening doors for students, but businesses as well.
In a FOX 32 special report, we take a look at a groundbreaking program at a Chicago university that not only is opening doors for students, but businesses as well.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Gary school district holds back-to-school registration fair
A back-to-school registration fair starts at the West Side Leadership Academy for parents to sign up their kids up, get haircuts, enjoy free music and uniform giveaways.
A back-to-school registration fair starts at the West Side Leadership Academy for parents to sign up their kids up, get haircuts, enjoy free music and uniform giveaways.
University of Illinois System wants to recruit more students from India
The University of Illinois system is looking to attract more students from India.
The University of Illinois system is looking to attract more students from India.
U of I System wants to attract more students from India
The University of Illinois System is setting up offices in India to help recruit students from India.
The University of Illinois System is setting up offices in India to help recruit students from India.
Harper College launches scholarship program for students in need
Harper College is using a massive donation to create a scholarship for students in need.
Harper College is using a massive donation to create a scholarship for students in need.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Cook County releases COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Cook County health officials release COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CPS to require masks for all students, educators this fall regardless of vaccination status
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
Suburban parents want their kids maskless when school begins
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
All-girls high school robotics team in Hoffman Estates preparing for international competition
This year’s international competition focuses on cleaning waterways, so the all-girls team in Hoffman Estates has developed a robot to complete tasks like picking up surface debris or pollutants in the water.
This year’s international competition focuses on cleaning waterways, so the all-girls team in Hoffman Estates has developed a robot to complete tasks like picking up surface debris or pollutants in the water.
Chicago Archdiocese schools to return to 'near-normal' this fall
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.
Illinois college boards suggest schools require COVID vaccination
Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.
Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.