Restaurant workers to join Chicago Teachers Union's 'Day of Action' strike

Restaurant workers to join Chicago Teachers Union's 'Day of Action' strike

Fast-food workers organized by the Fight for $15 group say they will join the Chicago Teachers Union when its members shut down schools April 1.

Fast-food workers organized by the Fight for $15 group say they will join the Chicago Teachers Union when its members shut down schools April 1.

VIDEO: Teacher knocks down special needs student

VIDEO: Teacher knocks down special needs student

A teacher in Georgia resigns after a security video is made public showing her intentionally knocking down a special needs student.

A teacher in Georgia resigns after a security video is made public showing her intentionally knocking down a special needs student.

Emory students frightened by "Trump 2016" signs written in chalk

Emory students frightened by "Trump 2016" signs written in chalk

Dozens of students at Emory University met with school president Jim Wagner to tell him that they're scared and traumatized by whoever's scribbling "Trump 2016" in chalk on campus property.

Dozens of students at Emory University met with school president Jim Wagner to tell him that they're scared and traumatized by whoever's scribbling "Trump 2016" in chalk on campus property.

Urban Prep holds 'pop-up class' at Daley Center

Urban Prep holds 'pop-up class' at Daley Center

Chicago's Urban Prep High School is celebrating its tenth anniversary by trying to change the way we look at young black men.

Chicago's Urban Prep High School is celebrating its tenth anniversary by trying to change the way we look at young black men.

5 ways to keep kids turning pages during National Reading Month

5 ways to keep kids turning pages during National Reading Month

More than half of American children are not read to each day, a situation that could be averted with a few handy pointers.

More than half of American children are not read to each day, a situation that could be averted with a few handy pointers.

Students raise thousands for fight against childhood cancer

Students raise thousands for fight against childhood cancer

Some elementary school students spent Friday getting rid of one of their prized possessions: Their hair. Lincoln Middle School in Park Ridge raised $125,000 to fight childhood cancer through St. Baldricks.

Some elementary school students spent Friday getting rid of one of their prized possessions: Their hair. Lincoln Middle School in Park Ridge raised $125,000 to fight childhood cancer through St. Baldricks.

Application process for One Summer Chicago opens

Application process for One Summer Chicago opens

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's “One Summer Chicago” program connects Chicago teens with an opportunity to earn a paycheck and get some real world experience.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's “One Summer Chicago” program connects Chicago teens with an opportunity to earn a paycheck and get some real world experience.

Northeastern Illinois University announces furlough days

Northeastern Illinois University announces furlough days

Officials of Northeastern Illinois University say 1,000 of the school's employees will be required to take one furlough day a week starting next week.

Officials of Northeastern Illinois University say 1,000 of the school's employees will be required to take one furlough day a week starting next week.

Parents furious over school superintendent's $30k credit card bill

Parents furious over school superintendent's $30k credit card bill

The former superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 ran up nearly $30,000 in questionable charges on a business credit card, and parents are furious, especially since the revelations come as the district prepares to close a school.

The former superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 ran up nearly $30,000 in questionable charges on a business credit card, and parents are furious, especially since the revelations come as the district prepares to close a school.

Chicago Public Schools sues its former CEO for $65 million

Chicago Public Schools sues its former CEO for $65 million

Chicago Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against its former CEO seeking more than $65 million in damages and civil penalties after she pleaded guilty to helping steer millions of dollars in no-bid contracts in return for kickbacks.

Chicago Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against its former CEO seeking more than $65 million in damages and civil penalties after she pleaded guilty to helping steer millions of dollars in no-bid contracts in return for kickbacks.

CPS tells principals to stop spending due to lack of funds

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.

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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.