Paris on Politics: Education Dept. targeting delinquent borrowers, IL Dems not seeking reelection
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: How teachers can get free meals, discounts, and more
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
3 Bolingbrook school staffers fired for ‘inappropriate’ conduct with student
Three staff members at a middle school in southwest suburban Bolingbrook were fired over alleged “inappropriate conduct" with a student, the district said.
Three staff members at a middle school in southwest suburban Bolingbrook were fired over alleged “inappropriate conduct" with a student, the district said.
How to give back to educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
As Teacher Appreciation Week begins, Teach For America Greater Chicago?Northwest Indiana?s executive director reflects on how schools can truly support educators year-round and marks 25 years of local impact.
As Teacher Appreciation Week begins, Teach For America Greater Chicago?Northwest Indiana?s executive director reflects on how schools can truly support educators year-round and marks 25 years of local impact.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Federal student loan collections resume on Monday
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Trump admin ramping up investigations into Chicago-area public schools
President Trump's Department of Education is ramping up investigations into Chicago-area public schools.
President Trump's Department of Education is ramping up investigations into Chicago-area public schools.
CPS Chief Education Officer resigns amid stalled CEO search, tensions with CTU
Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, a 24-year CPS veteran, announced her resignation this week, just months after CEO Pedro Martinez was fired.
Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, a 24-year CPS veteran, announced her resignation this week, just months after CEO Pedro Martinez was fired.
CPS Chief Education Officer to step down, citing concerns over district's future
More shakeup at a Chicago Public School after a top CPS official announced her departure, citing concerns over the future direction of the school system.
More shakeup at a Chicago Public School after a top CPS official announced her departure, citing concerns over the future direction of the school system.
CPS students compete in STEM challenge at Field Museum
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
CPS, NASCAR team up for STEAM Fest at the Field Museum
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
Chicago school surprised with nearly $100k check for teachers
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
Congress again asks to interview Northwestern president over antisemitism on campus
The president of Northwestern University is being called before Congress once again over alleged antisemitic incidents on campus.
The president of Northwestern University is being called before Congress once again over alleged antisemitic incidents on campus.
Congress wants to interview Northwestern president over antisemitism on campus
A Congressional committee is again asking to speak to Northwestern University President Michael Schill about alleged incidents of antisemitism on campus.
A Congressional committee is again asking to speak to Northwestern University President Michael Schill about alleged incidents of antisemitism on campus.
Education Dept. probes Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.
Education Dept. investigates Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools over a program aimed at improving Black students' outcomes.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools over a program aimed at improving Black students' outcomes.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
President Trump signs executive orders on education, what to know
A list of executive orders aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools now have President Trump's signature.
A list of executive orders aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools now have President Trump's signature.