ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
CPS whistleblower files wrongful termination suit
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
Teaching kids resiliency through failure
LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point
In a Fox Chicago special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how one Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
Community invited to help choose next CPS superintendent
Chicago Public Schools is forming a community panel of students, parents, alumni, and residents to interview finalists and give feedback before a new CEO is named by December.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Northwestern students claim antisemitism training is discriminatory in lawsuit
Students at Northwestern University sued the school over required antisemitism training that they argue is unfair to Palestinians and violates the Civil Rights Act.
Students claim Northwestern antisemitism training mandate violates civil rights in lawsuit
Northwestern students sued the school over required antisemitism training that they argue is unfair to Palestinians and violates their civil rights.
Canvas website down for several hours Monday for students after AWS outage
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
2025 Nobel prize winner Laureate Joel Mokyr chats with FOX 32
Northwestern?s Professor Joel Mokyr, fresh off winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Science, reveals the three essential ingredients for innovation, reflects on his Nobel moment, and shares what?s next in his groundbreaking work.
SAT testing goes digital: What parents and teens need to know
The college admissions landscape is in the midst of a seismic shift. Students are unsure if they should take the SAT or ACT, even though many schools are test optional. Now, there's a new digital SAT. It's the biggest transformation in the history of the test, and it's making an already nerve-wracking situation even more stressful. Brian Stewart, with Barron?s Digital SAT Study Guide, joined Good Day Chicago with some tips.
Chicago high schoolers push for more diversity in books at school
Two high school students are on a mission to make sure their school provides access to book written by authors of all ethnicities and backgrounds.
Kids Above All seeks donations for School Supply Drive
An organization is looking for donations to help 1,000 kids start the school year on the right foot. Kids Above All joins Good Day Chicago to explain how you can help.
Four ways to approach paying off your student loans
Best-selling author Dr. John Delony dishes out helpful advice for paying off your student loans.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum hosts educational Summer Nature Fest
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum President and CEO Erin Amico previews their engaging and education Summer Nature Fest.
Chicago Football Classic, career fair to shine light on HBCUs
The Chicago Football Classic is back and will offer high school students a chance to see parts of the HBCU experience this September.
Advocates push for noncitizen advisory board: Here's what we know | ChicagoNOW
As ICE enforcement increases in Chicago, advocates and parents are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish a state-mandated Noncitizen Advisory Board for Chicago Public Schools. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Ace back to school shopping with these money-saving browser tools
Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.