CPS tells principals to stop spending due to lack of funds
Chicago Public School principals have been told to stop spending because the district is short of the cash needed to keep operating for the remainder of the school year.
Chicago Public School principals have been told to stop spending because the district is short of the cash needed to keep operating for the remainder of the school year.
U. of Chicago to conduct study on homeless youth in U.S.
There are an estimated 2 million homeless teenagers in the United States, and an estimated 20,000 of them are right here on the streets of Chicago.
There are an estimated 2 million homeless teenagers in the United States, and an estimated 20,000 of them are right here on the streets of Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers want funding for safer school routes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Several Illinois lawmakers are calling for more funding to ensure students have safe streets to walk to school.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Several Illinois lawmakers are calling for more funding to ensure students have safe streets to walk to school.
Chicago Public Schools sets 3 furlough days for workers
Chicago Public Schools announced Thursday that district employees will be required to take three unpaid furlough days during the current fiscal year.
Chicago Public Schools announced Thursday that district employees will be required to take three unpaid furlough days during the current fiscal year.
Northwestern targets student debt with grants, scholarships
Northwestern University is joining a growing list of colleges and universities opting to give students who qualify for financial aid a combination of grants and scholarships to prevent them from being saddled with debt.
Northwestern University is joining a growing list of colleges and universities opting to give students who qualify for financial aid a combination of grants and scholarships to prevent them from being saddled with debt.
Chicago Public Schools lays off 62 employees
Chicago Public Schools has announced the layoff of 62 employees, 17 of them teachers, citing its efforts to stabilize its finances by eliminating $85 million from school budgets.
Chicago Public Schools has announced the layoff of 62 employees, 17 of them teachers, citing its efforts to stabilize its finances by eliminating $85 million from school budgets.
CSU students and politicans rally for funding
A group of students and politicians rallied this weekend and demanded the state release money to fund Chicago State University and grant money for students.
A group of students and politicians rallied this weekend and demanded the state release money to fund Chicago State University and grant money for students.
CSU president: 'Everything's on the table' when looking for money to keep school open
Facing the worst financial crisis in its 149-year history, Chicago State University is hoping to find "non-traditional" sources of revenue to keep the doors open. CSU's president told FOX 32’s Political Editor Mike Flannery that he's looking at everything.
Facing the worst financial crisis in its 149-year history, Chicago State University is hoping to find "non-traditional" sources of revenue to keep the doors open. CSU's president told FOX 32’s Political Editor Mike Flannery that he's looking at everything.
Budget crisis prompts possible layoffs at Illinois colleges
Illinois' ongoing state budget crisis has led Chicago State University to tell its 900 employees that they could be laid off and Western Illinois University to announce $20 million in budget cuts over the next two years.
Illinois' ongoing state budget crisis has led Chicago State University to tell its 900 employees that they could be laid off and Western Illinois University to announce $20 million in budget cuts over the next two years.
Rauner names ex-Rep. Cross to lead higher education board
Gov. Bruce Rauner has named the former Republican leader of the Illinois House to serve as chairman of the state board that oversees colleges and universities.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has named the former Republican leader of the Illinois House to serve as chairman of the state board that oversees colleges and universities.
Parkland College to lay off employees over budget impasse
Parkland College's president says it will lay off about nine employees after Tuesday because of the state budget deadlock.
Parkland College's president says it will lay off about nine employees after Tuesday because of the state budget deadlock.
Proposed bill would send millions in aid to state universities
Chicago State University announced Tuesday that it's cutting the semester short, blaming the State of Illinois' failure to approve a government budget.
Chicago State University announced Tuesday that it's cutting the semester short, blaming the State of Illinois' failure to approve a government budget.
Chicago principal says school fights are being fueled by social media
A fight at a south side Chicago charter school is prompting a social media crackdown.
A fight at a south side Chicago charter school is prompting a social media crackdown.
Gov. Rauner vetoes MAP grant, community college funding plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a proposal Friday to fund community college and tuition grants that help students pay for college because he said the state doesn't have the money.
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a proposal Friday to fund community college and tuition grants that help students pay for college because he said the state doesn't have the money.
Local school districts mull later start time
BARRINGTON, Ill. (FOX 32 News) - A sleepy brain can't learn, that's the theory behind why students should start school later in the morning.
BARRINGTON, Ill. (FOX 32 News) - A sleepy brain can't learn, that's the theory behind why students should start school later in the morning.
Winning student-designed meal will be served in CPS
Students across the city had the chance to try a meal Wednesday designed by their peers that won first place in a healthy cooking contest in October.
Students across the city had the chance to try a meal Wednesday designed by their peers that won first place in a healthy cooking contest in October.
Suburban school district forms transgender access policy
A suburban Chicago high school district is considering a district-wide policy that would give transgender students access to school facilities.
A suburban Chicago high school district is considering a district-wide policy that would give transgender students access to school facilities.
SAT to replace ACT as college entrance exam in Illinois
A new college entrance exam is coming to Illinois. The test known as the SAT is replacing the ACT.
A new college entrance exam is coming to Illinois. The test known as the SAT is replacing the ACT.
U of Illinois menorah damaged for a third time
A 9-foot-tall menorah at a University of Illinois Jewish student center has been damaged for a third time in less than a year. The center's rabbi believes school leaders haven't taken a strong enough stand against the vandalism.
A 9-foot-tall menorah at a University of Illinois Jewish student center has been damaged for a third time in less than a year. The center's rabbi believes school leaders haven't taken a strong enough stand against the vandalism.
Chicago school district makes $41 million midyear budget cut
Chicago Public Schools have slashed millions of dollars from school budgets, forcing principals to refigure their plans with the second semester just underway.
Chicago Public Schools have slashed millions of dollars from school budgets, forcing principals to refigure their plans with the second semester just underway.