Evans Scholars Foundation launches $300M fundraising campaign
John Kaczkowski, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association, talks about what they're doing to get more scholarships to students in need during the pandemic.
John Kaczkowski, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association, talks about what they're doing to get more scholarships to students in need during the pandemic.
We Still Teach: Saturday, November 7
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
South Side women team up to launch Endurance Scholarship for students of color
Sierra Jackson and Jennifer Ortega talk about the formation of the inaugural Endurance Scholarship and the importance of enabling students of color.
Sierra Jackson and Jennifer Ortega talk about the formation of the inaugural Endurance Scholarship and the importance of enabling students of color.
Young, Black & Lit encourages youth to read books, find channels of self-empowerment
Krenice Roseman and Derrick Ramsey talk about the mission of Young, Black & Lit and the importance of showing youth the postivie impact of reading.
Krenice Roseman and Derrick Ramsey talk about the mission of Young, Black & Lit and the importance of showing youth the postivie impact of reading.
We Still Teach: Saturday, October 31
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
Gov. Pritzker says high school basketball is back on hold, IHSA plans to start season in November
Gov. Pritzker says high school basketball is back on hold, one day after IHSA says it would start on schedule.
Gov. Pritzker says high school basketball is back on hold, one day after IHSA says it would start on schedule.
Local kindergarten teacher captivates thousands with daily Facebook lessons
Kindergarten teacher Megan Jessen talks about finding a massive Facebook audience with her hour-long daily lessons during remote learning.
Kindergarten teacher Megan Jessen talks about finding a massive Facebook audience with her hour-long daily lessons during remote learning.
High school switches to online learning after some students attend party without masks
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
Fewer foreign students choosing to study in the United States
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
We Still Teach: Saturday, October 24
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Two Notre Dame students killed in car crash
Two University of Notre Dame freshmen were killed when a car smashed into pedestrians early Saturday morning. A sophomore is hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Two University of Notre Dame freshmen were killed when a car smashed into pedestrians early Saturday morning. A sophomore is hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Illinois family moving to Indiana for in-person learning and sports
A suburban family is moving to Indiana so that their kids can go to school in-person and play sports. "We'll protect ourselves, we'll stay out of harm's way, let the kids live their lives,” the father said.
A suburban family is moving to Indiana so that their kids can go to school in-person and play sports. "We'll protect ourselves, we'll stay out of harm's way, let the kids live their lives,” the father said.
University of Illinois cancels spring break to help curb the spread of COVID-19
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about the decision to cancel spring break for students in 2021.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about the decision to cancel spring break for students in 2021.
Janice Jackson on what to expect as CPS opens its doors to some students
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson talks about the decision to phase some students back into buildings next month.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson talks about the decision to phase some students back into buildings next month.
Mix of emotions as more Chicago area schools revert to online learning
“We were hoping to go back full time and the fact that we’re going back full remote is unfortunate,” said parent Nathan Gray.
“We were hoping to go back full time and the fact that we’re going back full remote is unfortunate,” said parent Nathan Gray.
Lawmakers ask Lightfoot, CPS for better safety measures at schools before return to classrooms
More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.
More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.
Northwestern University's School of Management going virtual after four students test positive
Four students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management have tested positive for COVID after attending off-campus parties and now the school is going digital.
Four students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management have tested positive for COVID after attending off-campus parties and now the school is going digital.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
We Still Teach: Saturday, October 17
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.