Half a million sign petition to cancel student loan debt
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
'We Still Teach' returns for Season 2 with new focus
We Still Teach returns to FOX 32/My50 for the fall to bridge the digital divide for students across Chicago.
We Still Teach returns to FOX 32/My50 for the fall to bridge the digital divide for students across Chicago.
Suburban parents push for return to classroom: 'Our kids are just dying on the vine'
Parents and students in Crystal Lake say enough is enough. They are pushing for a return to the classroom and the playing fields.
Parents and students in Crystal Lake say enough is enough. They are pushing for a return to the classroom and the playing fields.
Illinois AG: Former ITT students to get $9.4M in debt relief
Students who were enrolled at now-closed ITT Technical Institute campuses in Illinois are eligible for $9.4 million in student loan debt relief, the state’s attorney general announced Tuesday.
Students who were enrolled at now-closed ITT Technical Institute campuses in Illinois are eligible for $9.4 million in student loan debt relief, the state’s attorney general announced Tuesday.
UChicago English department: Grad applicants accepted only for work 'in and with Black studies'
The University of Chicago’s English Department has announced that for the 2020-2021 graduate admissions cycle, it will only accept applicants who are interested in working in and with Black studies.
The University of Chicago’s English Department has announced that for the 2020-2021 graduate admissions cycle, it will only accept applicants who are interested in working in and with Black studies.
Suburban parents, students call for the return of in-person learning
FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews reports...
FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews reports...
Many teachers retiring, refusing to sub as three teachers die of COVID-19 causes
"Overall, there was just this utter disrespect for teachers and their lives," a 57-year-old teacher from Indiana said. Teachers in three states have died from coronavirus-related causes since this school year started.
"Overall, there was just this utter disrespect for teachers and their lives," a 57-year-old teacher from Indiana said. Teachers in three states have died from coronavirus-related causes since this school year started.
Suburban students, parents rally for in-person classes and high school sports
Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.
Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.
Black scientists say they wear 'nerdy glasses,' carry books so they are not mistaken for 'thugs'
"I've been quizzed by random strangers," one botanist said. "Now I bring my wildflower books and botanical field guides, trying to look like a scientist. It's for other people. I wouldn't otherwise lug these books."
"I've been quizzed by random strangers," one botanist said. "Now I bring my wildflower books and botanical field guides, trying to look like a scientist. It's for other people. I wouldn't otherwise lug these books."
Some Chicago schools are struggling with remote attendance
Chicago schools reported roughly 84% citywide attendance for the first day of remote classes, but some schools had fewer than half of students log in.
Chicago schools reported roughly 84% citywide attendance for the first day of remote classes, but some schools had fewer than half of students log in.
Bradley University quarantines entire student body to limit spread of COVID-19
Bradley University President Stephen Standifird talks about their struggles to limit the spread of COVID-19 during off-campus gatherings for students.
Bradley University President Stephen Standifird talks about their struggles to limit the spread of COVID-19 during off-campus gatherings for students.
Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Wheaton students, parents call for the end of remote learning
An organized rally in Wheaton earlier this week called for kids to return to school and sports, denouncing the pitfalls of remote learning.
An organized rally in Wheaton earlier this week called for kids to return to school and sports, denouncing the pitfalls of remote learning.
Teacher fears losing job due to Trump's order banning Americans from doing business with Tik Tok
A local teacher may lose her job because of President Trump's war against the popular social media app "Tik Tok.”
A local teacher may lose her job because of President Trump's war against the popular social media app "Tik Tok.”
Illinois colleges demanding more from students as COVID-19 cases increase on campuses
Illinois colleges are trying to crack down on parties and lock down students as COVID-19 cases increase across the state.
Illinois colleges are trying to crack down on parties and lock down students as COVID-19 cases increase across the state.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Oakton Community College offers Illinois' first cannabis course for credit
Al Grippe talks about Oakton Community College's upcoming free virtual cannabis dispensary license workshops.
Al Grippe talks about Oakton Community College's upcoming free virtual cannabis dispensary license workshops.
First day of CPS' remote learning brings excitement, anxiety
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates reflects on the first day of e-learning for Chicago Public Schools students, teachers and parents.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates reflects on the first day of e-learning for Chicago Public Schools students, teachers and parents.
Chicago mom's picture showing the struggles of e-learning goes viral
Maizah Albert talks about the difficulties of remote learning for her children and many others during the unprecedented era of COVID-19.
Maizah Albert talks about the difficulties of remote learning for her children and many others during the unprecedented era of COVID-19.