Anti-Trump professor's coronavirus wish for president's supporters gets her suspended
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
University of Chicago students return back to campus
After an all virtual spring quarter, some University of Chicago students will move back to campus this weekend.
After an all virtual spring quarter, some University of Chicago students will move back to campus this weekend.
Trump calls for 'patriotic education,' renounces teaching materials on slavery as 'a form of child abuse'
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
More suburban families demand students return to in-person learning
Parents in suburban Chicago are clamoring to get students back to class and off Zoom.
Parents in suburban Chicago are clamoring to get students back to class and off Zoom.
'It's like a slap in the face': Chromebooks, WiFi devices still haven't arrived for some Dolton students
"We are paying our taxes where’s the money going, where are our chromebooks? It’s like a slap in the face,” said Mercedes Francisco, mother of three children, two of which need chromebooks.
"We are paying our taxes where’s the money going, where are our chromebooks? It’s like a slap in the face,” said Mercedes Francisco, mother of three children, two of which need chromebooks.
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.