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.
Bradley quarantines student body after COVID-19 outbreak
Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on campus and is reverting to remote learning, officials announced Tuesday.
Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on campus and is reverting to remote learning, officials announced Tuesday.
CPS students begin school year remotely as Lightfoot surprises Zoom class
“I know this is different than what you are used to, but I wanted to make sure your teachers are here to support you,” the mayor said to students on a Zoom call.
“I know this is different than what you are used to, but I wanted to make sure your teachers are here to support you,” the mayor said to students on a Zoom call.
Suburban parents protest remote learning: 'destroying a generation'
Crowds of parents gathered in Wheaton Tuesday night to argue remote learning is going to set back an entire generation.
Crowds of parents gathered in Wheaton Tuesday night to argue remote learning is going to set back an entire generation.
NIU enrollment up in Fall 2020, the first time in a decade
Northern Illinois University is reporting it’s first enrollment increase in more than a decade despite the impact of COVID-19 on school operations, officials said Tuesday.
Northern Illinois University is reporting it’s first enrollment increase in more than a decade despite the impact of COVID-19 on school operations, officials said Tuesday.
CPS to begin classes remotely on Tuesday: 'I don't agree with it'
Chicago Public Schools will begin the school year remotely on Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools will begin the school year remotely on Tuesday.
COVID-19 shakes up the college landscape
Matthew Alex from Beyond Academics talks about the future of higher education in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Matthew Alex from Beyond Academics talks about the future of higher education in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trump threatens to defund schools that teach '1619 Project'
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
San Diego State U warns students not to go anywhere for Labor Day, or face disciplinary action
San Diego State University is requiring students to stay-at-home through Labor Day weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. Students who do not abide by the lockdown may face disciplinary action.
San Diego State University is requiring students to stay-at-home through Labor Day weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. Students who do not abide by the lockdown may face disciplinary action.
Liberty University employees not to talk with or do favors for former president Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.
Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.
Nine sororities and fraternities at UW Madison under quarantine after 38 students test positive
A total of 420 Greek life students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are being put under quarantine after 38 fraternity and sorority residents tested positive for coronavirus. The students will have to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
A total of 420 Greek life students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are being put under quarantine after 38 fraternity and sorority residents tested positive for coronavirus. The students will have to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
Disney World resort creates 'schoolcation' option for families, offers supervised class sessions
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort is behind the offer.
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort is behind the offer.
Illinois universities blaming students for COVID-19 spikes
The University of Illinois is ramping up enforcement of restrictions on student activity after more than 330 COVID-19 cases in two days on the school’s Urbana-Champaign campus, school officials said Wednesday.
The University of Illinois is ramping up enforcement of restrictions on student activity after more than 330 COVID-19 cases in two days on the school’s Urbana-Champaign campus, school officials said Wednesday.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.