Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume

Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.

Pope Francis' influence on Chicago's Loyola University
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The late Pope Francis had an influence on Chicago institutions including at Loyola University where he met with leaders last year.

Illinois bill banning Native American mascots in schools passes House

A proposed ban on mascots, logos, and names depicting Native Americans in Illinois public schools is one step closer to becoming law.

Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting

A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.

Trump admin freezes billions in grants to Harvard University
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The White House is freezing billions in federal aid to Harvard University after the school says it will not agree to a list of demands from the Trump administration.

Harvard won't comply with Trump admin's demands amid funding cut threats
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Harvard University?s top official told members of the community that the Massachusetts-based school will not comply with the Trump administration?s demands, despite risking the loss of grants and contracts to conduct research on "groundbreaking innovations."

Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze

Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.

Trump blocks $2.2B in federal funding to Harvard amid antisemitism policy standoff

The Trump administration has frozen over $2.2 billion in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with new demands tied to antisemitism enforcement, admissions, and campus speech.

Chicago Teachers Union members approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced on Monday.

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Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.

Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced.