CPS faces $732M budget deficit next year, eyes ‘adjustments’ to staffing
Chicago Public Schools is projected to face a $732.5 million budget deficit for the 2026-2027 school year, the district announced on Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools is projected to face a $732.5 million budget deficit for the 2026-2027 school year, the district announced on Tuesday.
Orland Park schools expand digital hall pass technology to improve safety | ChicagoLIVE
School officials say a new smart pass system is helping monitor hallway activity and improve campus safety.
School officials say a new smart pass system is helping monitor hallway activity and improve campus safety.
Might AI lessen the value of a college degree? | The Chicago Report
Does traditional college still make sense in the age of AI? An expert and consultant tackles the issue.
Does traditional college still make sense in the age of AI? An expert and consultant tackles the issue.
Cyber extortion attacks on Canvas raise concerns for schools and students
Privacy Bee CEO Harry Maugans discusses how a cyberattack involving Canvas has escalated into cyber extortion, why schools are being targeted by groups like ShinyHunters.
Privacy Bee CEO Harry Maugans discusses how a cyberattack involving Canvas has escalated into cyber extortion, why schools are being targeted by groups like ShinyHunters.
Finals at University of Illinois postponed after Canvas hack
Final exams at the University of Illinois got postponed after a big hack hit a learning tool a lot of people use.
Final exams at the University of Illinois got postponed after a big hack hit a learning tool a lot of people use.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Chicago teacher leads students to 318 college acceptances
As Teacher Appreciation Week highlights the impact of educators nationwide, one Chicago teacher is drawing attention for what happens after her students leave the classroom.
As Teacher Appreciation Week highlights the impact of educators nationwide, one Chicago teacher is drawing attention for what happens after her students leave the classroom.
Chicago teacher leads students to 318 college acceptances
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting a Chicago educator who guided every student in her class to college acceptance.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting a Chicago educator who guided every student in her class to college acceptance.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Person of interest in custody after officer’s gun stolen at suburban Chicago school, officials say
A school resource officer's gun was stolen Monday in Chicago's northwest suburbs, which led to classes being canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
A school resource officer's gun was stolen Monday in Chicago's northwest suburbs, which led to classes being canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
Evanston Township High School names Lauren Lapkus as 2026 commencement speaker
Evanston Township High School alum and actress Lauren Lapkus is coming home to speak at graduation this month.
Evanston Township High School alum and actress Lauren Lapkus is coming home to speak at graduation this month.
Chicago Fire FC encourages kids to build lifelong healthy habits
The Chicago Fire Football Club has a program to help children build lifelong healthy habits with exercise and nutrition.
The Chicago Fire Football Club has a program to help children build lifelong healthy habits with exercise and nutrition.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Chicago’s Leo High School celebrates over $5M in scholarships for Class of 2026
Leo High School seniors secured over $5 million in scholarships and multiple full-ride college offers, reflecting a strong culture of achievement, support, and near-universal college placement.
Leo High School seniors secured over $5 million in scholarships and multiple full-ride college offers, reflecting a strong culture of achievement, support, and near-universal college placement.
Krishnamoorthi secures $765K to expand quantum science education at Harper College | ChicagoLIVE
Federal funding will modernize lab infrastructure and expand hands-on quantum science programs, helping build a pipeline from local classrooms to high-demand, high-paying tech careers.
Federal funding will modernize lab infrastructure and expand hands-on quantum science programs, helping build a pipeline from local classrooms to high-demand, high-paying tech careers.
How to help provide nutritious meals for Chicago kids this summer
When school ends, so do meals for many kids. FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are stepping in to help fill the gap. Here's how you can help.
When school ends, so do meals for many kids. FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are stepping in to help fill the gap. Here's how you can help.