New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Ex. Chicago Cub Jason Heyward helps young batters hone their skills
The baseball stars of tomorrow have been honing their skills in Chicago with the help of former Cubs star Jason Heyward.
The baseball stars of tomorrow have been honing their skills in Chicago with the help of former Cubs star Jason Heyward.
CPS holds first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs
As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.
As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.
CPS to hold first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs
Chicago Public Schools officials will hold the first of five community budget feedback sessions Monday evening as the district works to close a $700 million deficit.
Chicago Public Schools officials will hold the first of five community budget feedback sessions Monday evening as the district works to close a $700 million deficit.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Chicago's CTA to offer free rides for students—again—on first day of school
Free rides are back: CTA will offer Chicago-area students free bus and train rides on their first day of school next month🚍🚇
Free rides are back: CTA will offer Chicago-area students free bus and train rides on their first day of school next month🚍🚇
Chicago Teachers Union demands action: 'Trump-proof' Illinois schools now!
At a press conference Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union urged Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to protect school funding from federal cuts and invest in equitable, fully staffed public education.
At a press conference Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union urged Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to protect school funding from federal cuts and invest in equitable, fully staffed public education.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Chicago Public Schools leadership shake-up: What's next for CPS?
CPS Board President Sean Harden joins us to discuss the search for a new schools CEO, what the community wants in a leader, and the challenges facing the district after a year of major changes.
CPS Board President Sean Harden joins us to discuss the search for a new schools CEO, what the community wants in a leader, and the challenges facing the district after a year of major changes.
Here's what inspired author Shelby Vincent's 'Perfect Through and Through' | ChicagoNOW
When Shelby?s Vincent's daughter, Nyomi, was born in 2019 with a rare tumor, life quickly became filled with doctors? appointments, surgeries, and therapies. She talks about how this and one moment in particular inspired her children's book 'Perfect Through and Through.'
When Shelby?s Vincent's daughter, Nyomi, was born in 2019 with a rare tumor, life quickly became filled with doctors? appointments, surgeries, and therapies. She talks about how this and one moment in particular inspired her children's book 'Perfect Through and Through.'
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
New documentary ‘Beyond Closure’ explores lasting impact of Chicago school shutdowns
Filmmakers Erin Babbin and Michael Sullivan join to discuss "Beyond Closure," their new documentary examining how communities continue to fight for equity and identity more than a decade after Chicago’s historic mass public school closures.
Filmmakers Erin Babbin and Michael Sullivan join to discuss "Beyond Closure," their new documentary examining how communities continue to fight for equity and identity more than a decade after Chicago’s historic mass public school closures.
Chicago teens learn skills and confidence through cooking this summer
This summer, a group of Chicago teens are finding direction and confidence through cooking.
This summer, a group of Chicago teens are finding direction and confidence through cooking.
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.