Ousted College of DuPage president sues board of trustees

The ousted president of Illinois' largest community college is suing the school's board of trustees for wrongful termination.

Mayor: All CPS schools to have WiFi access by next year

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday that all Chicago Public Schools will have access to WiFi by next year.  

Teacher strike continues in McHenry County

School is still out in McHenry County again Tuesday, and no one is sure when classes will begin again. The teachers say they don't like anything the school board is offering them.  

Girls 4 Science working to shift the tide in stem fields

When it comes to jobs in the stem fields - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - the difference between men and women is staggering.

CPS admits graduation rate is overstated

The Chicago Public School system has said it has made big gains in its graduation rates. But it turns out, those graduation rates are not as good as advertised.  

Rep. Franks: Board of Education is 'failing taxpayers' with Tony Smith's contract

Despite an outcry of anger and criticism, and Illinois’ financial crisis, the Board of Education says it won't renegotiate a pricey contract it handed to new Illinois school superintendent Tony Smith.

Parents scramble for child care amid Prospect Heights teacher strike

The teachers strike in Prospect Heights District 23 dragged on for a fifth day, and the child care challenge continued to be on the top of the frustration list for many working parents.

Loyola named 4th greenest college in America

Pope Francis has shared his view on many things, including the environment. He's urged people to become more aware, and one local Catholic university is on board with the message.

Chicago schools chief warns of layoffs if no state help

The Chicago Public Schools' chief says the district will have to issue layoff notices by Thanksgiving if there's no financial help from the state.

Illinois districts back Rauner plan to undo school mandates

Illinois school districts have a new ally in Gov. Bruce Rauner as they try to eliminate state mandates that they say drive up costs and sometimes force them to lay off reading instructors to hire physical education teachers.

Activists say hunger strike over Chicago school has ended

Activists have announced the end of a 34-day hunger strike over the fate of a Chicago neighborhood school, an effort that garnered national headlines when supporters disrupted public budget hearings held by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Liz Repking: How safe are your kids digitally?

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - You may be keeping an eye on your kids computer usage at home, but just how safe are they at school? 

Students head to school as heat rolls in

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Thousands of children are heading off to school, just as some of the hottest weather of the year rolls into town.

Chicago students release video asking leaders to protect the environment

Chicago students who are members of the National Resources Defense Council Youth Corps released a video on social media Friday imploring the nation’s leaders to pass more effective environmental laws.

Back to school science experiments with MSI

The Museum of Science and Industry joined us LIVE on Good Day Chicago to show us some science experiments you can do with your child to celebrate the return to school!

14-year-old Genoa high school student commits suicide

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Crisis Counselors were doing their best Wednesday to help students and staff at Genoa-Kingston High School deal with the death of a 14-year-old freshman who took his own life on Tuesday, possibly due to bullying.