Avi Loeb calls for more scientific approach in investigating UAPs | ChicagoLIVE
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins us to discuss mysterious UAP sightings, whether they could pose a threat and why he believes more scientific research is needed.
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins us to discuss mysterious UAP sightings, whether they could pose a threat and why he believes more scientific research is needed.
Gary charter school opens as thousands remain without power
GEO Academy is holding classes and providing meals for students as more than 20,000 NIPSCO customers in Gary remain without power following the Aug. 11 storms.
GEO Academy is holding classes and providing meals for students as more than 20,000 NIPSCO customers in Gary remain without power following the Aug. 11 storms.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Bears hire new lobbyists, Illinois Tollway increase | The Chicago Report
Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements.
The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert discusses the University of Michigan’s move to use pass-fail grades for some first-semester freshmen and whether the change could ease anxiety about college.
Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert discusses the University of Michigan’s move to use pass-fail grades for some first-semester freshmen and whether the change could ease anxiety about college.
DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
School is back in session for patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital
The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
CPS puts funding questions before voters, new law for school safety | The Chicago Report
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
Mobile city hall provides back-to-school resource fair with school supply giveaway
It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.
It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.
Summer reading program challenges kids for chance to throw first pitch at Wrigley
A summer reading program called "Illinois Reads Together" is encouraging kids to read with the chance to throw the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Illinois Literacy Foundation Board Chair Mo Khan joins Good Day to talk about why literacy is important and how the program works.
A summer reading program called "Illinois Reads Together" is encouraging kids to read with the chance to throw the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Illinois Literacy Foundation Board Chair Mo Khan joins Good Day to talk about why literacy is important and how the program works.
Chicago’s Leo Catholic High School celebrates 100 years
Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.
Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
From Roseland to Paris: Chicago woman accepted into prestigious Parsons graduate program
A young woman from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood is preparing to take her dreams more than 4,000 miles from home after earning a spot in a prestigious graduate program in Paris.
A young woman from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood is preparing to take her dreams more than 4,000 miles from home after earning a spot in a prestigious graduate program in Paris.
AI is changing college: More than 80% of students now use it for school
New research shows AI use among college students is surging, and an education expert explains how students can use the technology responsibly without sacrificing critical thinking or creativity.
New research shows AI use among college students is surging, and an education expert explains how students can use the technology responsibly without sacrificing critical thinking or creativity.
Chicago-area high school geometry students build a house from the ground up
A two-story house built entirely by high school students in Evanston who learned geometry by constructing a home rather than simply studying it on paper. Evanston Township High School teachers Matthew Kaiser and Mary Joy Heimeman join us live to explain how this hands-on learning project came together.
A two-story house built entirely by high school students in Evanston who learned geometry by constructing a home rather than simply studying it on paper. Evanston Township High School teachers Matthew Kaiser and Mary Joy Heimeman join us live to explain how this hands-on learning project came together.
Mayor Johnson, CPS expand Sustainable Community Schools program to 'eliminate inequities'
City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.
City officials are expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides students with access to hot meals, health checkups, and counseling services. FOX Chicago's Brian Jackson explains what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about the program and its impact on Chicago students.
Evanston students build affordable home now available for purchase
Chicago-area students built it. Now it's ready for its new owner.
Chicago-area students built it. Now it's ready for its new owner.