Evanston educators rally in defense of public schools amid threat of Trump budget cuts
Students and educators in Evanston started their day on Wednesday with a re-commitment to public education.
Students and educators in Evanston started their day on Wednesday with a re-commitment to public education.
Trump admin pauses $175M in federal funding to UPenn over inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
Illinois community colleges see record enrollment increase, state says
Community colleges in Illinois saw a nearly 9% increase in enrollment since last year, the largest on record.
Community colleges in Illinois saw a nearly 9% increase in enrollment since last year, the largest on record.
CPS faces tough choices as Johnson proposes $240M borrowing plan: 'This is not our mess'
CPS has a math problem. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes that the school system borrow up to $240 million to fund the new teachers' contract and a $175 million retiree pension payment. However, a recent report warns that this could lead to significant financial strain.
CPS has a math problem. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes that the school system borrow up to $240 million to fund the new teachers' contract and a $175 million retiree pension payment. However, a recent report warns that this could lead to significant financial strain.
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Half of Northwestern’s dining halls close as food service workers walk off the job
Students at Northwestern University in Evanston pay some of the highest tuition in the country. And while their minds are being fed, their stomachs are going hungry—at least this week—as a strike has closed about half of the university’s cafeterias.
Students at Northwestern University in Evanston pay some of the highest tuition in the country. And while their minds are being fed, their stomachs are going hungry—at least this week—as a strike has closed about half of the university’s cafeterias.
Student loan debt and its impact on credit scores, expert weighs in
FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Chicago university under investigation in Trump's anti-DEI campaign
The University of Chicago is among more than 50 universities under investigation for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
The University of Chicago is among more than 50 universities under investigation for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
'DOGE bags in Washington': Gov. Pritzker addresses Illinois educators on federal education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Pritzker pushes back on Trump?s education cuts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Pritzker sounds off on Trump, Republicans while vowing to fight for public education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Trump cuts to Department of Education staff affects Chicago office
The cuts to the U.S. Department of Education staff by the Trump administration will affect an office in Chicago.
The cuts to the U.S. Department of Education staff by the Trump administration will affect an office in Chicago.
Chicago Teachers Union wants 'racism' and 'bias' removed from REACH program
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are proposing reforms to the state's REACH program.
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are proposing reforms to the state's REACH program.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
Illinois leaders slam Trump after 'appalling' Education Department layoffs
Illinois leaders took shots at the Trump administration after it announced the firings of over 1,3000 employees at the Department of Education.
Illinois leaders took shots at the Trump administration after it announced the firings of over 1,3000 employees at the Department of Education.
Math Masters Tournament: Which Chicago-area school will become champion?
This week, hundreds of students from ten Chicago-area elementary schools will battle to become champion in the Math Masters Tournament.
This week, hundreds of students from ten Chicago-area elementary schools will battle to become champion in the Math Masters Tournament.
Education department launches first stage of teardown
The Trump administration is now dismantling the U.S. Department of Education that coming just as congress is racing to prevent a larger government shutdown later this week.
The Trump administration is now dismantling the U.S. Department of Education that coming just as congress is racing to prevent a larger government shutdown later this week.
Trump admin warns universities to protect Jewish students or lose funding
The Department of Education is investigating 60 colleges over allegations of antisemitism.
The Department of Education is investigating 60 colleges over allegations of antisemitism.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
Northwestern University responds to investigation into incidents of alleged antisemitism
The new U.S. Secretary of Education threatened to take away federal funding to Northwestern University and dozens of other schools if they didn’t do enough to protect Jewish students on their campuses.
The new U.S. Secretary of Education threatened to take away federal funding to Northwestern University and dozens of other schools if they didn’t do enough to protect Jewish students on their campuses.