Illinois justices back pension for 1-day substitute teacher

Illinois justices back pension for 1-day substitute teacher

A union lobbyist who worked just one day as a substitute teacher is entitled to a pension worth potentially tens of thousands of dollars annually, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in an opinion reinforcing its position that retirement benefits promised to public workers can't be "diminished or impaired."

A union lobbyist who worked just one day as a substitute teacher is entitled to a pension worth potentially tens of thousands of dollars annually, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in an opinion reinforcing its position that retirement benefits promised to public workers can't be "diminished or impaired."

Kamala Harris promises teachers a raise if elected president

Kamala Harris promises teachers a raise if elected president

In the first major policy proposal of her Democratic presidential campaign, California Sen. Kamala Harris is focused on boosting the salaries of teachers.

In the first major policy proposal of her Democratic presidential campaign, California Sen. Kamala Harris is focused on boosting the salaries of teachers.

Oakton Community College to launch medical cannabis training program

Oakton Community College to launch medical cannabis training program

Oakton Community College announced Wednesday that the school’s board of trustees authorized a new, trailblazing program to train students to work in the burgeoning medical pot industry.

Oakton Community College announced Wednesday that the school’s board of trustees authorized a new, trailblazing program to train students to work in the burgeoning medical pot industry.

School bus delivers free meals to hundreds of children during spring break

School bus delivers free meals to hundreds of children during spring break

Several employees with the Manatee County School District are making sure every child gets fed, even when school is out for spring break.

Several employees with the Manatee County School District are making sure every child gets fed, even when school is out for spring break.

Student accepted to 31 colleges goes viral for inspiring photo

Student accepted to 31 colleges goes viral for inspiring photo

A high school student is gaining national attention after posting a photo on social media, sharing the great news that she's been accepted to 31 colleges. 

A high school student is gaining national attention after posting a photo on social media, sharing the great news that she's been accepted to 31 colleges. 

Illinois colleges look to overcome enrollment declines

Illinois colleges look to overcome enrollment declines

Colleges and universities in Illinois are struggling to combat a trend of declining enrollment that's been spurred by low unemployment rates, a shrinking population, unstable funding sources and increased out-of-state competition.

Colleges and universities in Illinois are struggling to combat a trend of declining enrollment that's been spurred by low unemployment rates, a shrinking population, unstable funding sources and increased out-of-state competition.

Backseat Rider: Paul Vallas talks influences, tenure as CPS CEO

Backseat Rider: Paul Vallas talks influences, tenure as CPS CEO

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas catches a ride with FOX 32's Anthony Ponce and delves into his personality and upbringing on this edition of "Backseat Rider."

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas catches a ride with FOX 32's Anthony Ponce and delves into his personality and upbringing on this edition of "Backseat Rider."

Picture of nooses condemned in school collage

Picture of nooses condemned in school collage

A collage with a picture of a pair of nooses is being condemned by the school district where it was on display.

A collage with a picture of a pair of nooses is being condemned by the school district where it was on display.

New Jersey schools to teach LGBTQ history

New Jersey schools to teach LGBTQ history

Middle schools and high schools in New Jersey will be required to teach about the historical contributions of people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.

Middle schools and high schools in New Jersey will be required to teach about the historical contributions of people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.

Elementary school vending literature instead of chips, candy

Elementary school vending literature instead of chips, candy

Vending machines aren’t exactly a staple in the halls of most elementary schools, but the one premiering at this elementary school may change that.

Vending machines aren’t exactly a staple in the halls of most elementary schools, but the one premiering at this elementary school may change that.

Therapy horses help Northwestern University students during exams

Therapy horses help Northwestern University students during exams

Nonprofit President Dina Ewing Morgan says the Barrington-based organization has seven therapy horses that visit local institutions including hospitals, social service agencies and universities.

Nonprofit President Dina Ewing Morgan says the Barrington-based organization has seven therapy horses that visit local institutions including hospitals, social service agencies and universities.

University of Illinois offering free tuition to some in-state students

University of Illinois offering free tuition to some in-state students

The University of Illinois announced Monday that it will be offering eight semesters of free tuition and fees to qualified in-state students whose family income is below $61,000 annually.

The University of Illinois announced Monday that it will be offering eight semesters of free tuition and fees to qualified in-state students whose family income is below $61,000 annually.