FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Hundreds of teachers to protest in the Loop over contract demands
Chicago Schools and Teachers Union are clashing more than ever today. Hundreds of teachers are getting ready to protest in the Loop, as CPS says the union's contract demands could bankrupt the system.
Chicago Schools and Teachers Union are clashing more than ever today. Hundreds of teachers are getting ready to protest in the Loop, as CPS says the union's contract demands could bankrupt the system.
President-elect Trump taps ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon for education secretary
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that he intends to appoint Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education.
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that he intends to appoint Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education.
Mount Prospect police: Guns confiscated from home after teen's possible school threat
Mount Prospect police are investigating a possible school threat made by a 14-year-old student on social media.
Mount Prospect police are investigating a possible school threat made by a 14-year-old student on social media.
Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Two UChicago students win Rhodes Scholarships to tackle global challenges
Two University of Chicago students have earned one of the world’s most prestigious honors: the Rhodes Scholarship.
Two University of Chicago students have earned one of the world’s most prestigious honors: the Rhodes Scholarship.
UChicago students win Rhodes Scholarships to tackle global challenges
Two University of Chicago students have earned one of the world?s most prestigious honors: the Rhodes Scholarship.
Two University of Chicago students have earned one of the world?s most prestigious honors: the Rhodes Scholarship.
Aurora's Marmion Academy transitioning to co-ed school
For the first time in nearly a century, Marmion Academy is going coeducational.
For the first time in nearly a century, Marmion Academy is going coeducational.
Aurora?s Marmion Academy going co-ed
For the first time in nearly a century, Marmion Academy is going coeducational.
For the first time in nearly a century, Marmion Academy is going coeducational.
Here are Illinois' top 10 elementary schools, according to new report
If you’ve ever wondered which elementary schools in Illinois are leading the pack, a new report from U.S. News & World Report has the answers.
If you’ve ever wondered which elementary schools in Illinois are leading the pack, a new report from U.S. News & World Report has the answers.
Chicago Board of Education votes to support families as seven charter schools face closure
The Chicago Board of Education is meeting Thursday to discuss the closure of seven charter schools, with parents and teachers advocating for the schools to remain open.
The Chicago Board of Education is meeting Thursday to discuss the closure of seven charter schools, with parents and teachers advocating for the schools to remain open.
Chicago Board of Education votes to support families as seven charter schools face closure
The Chicago Board of Education is meeting Thursday to discuss the closure of seven charter schools, with parents and teachers advocating for the schools to remain open.
The Chicago Board of Education is meeting Thursday to discuss the closure of seven charter schools, with parents and teachers advocating for the schools to remain open.
Chicago Board of Education meets to address impending charter school closures
The Chicago Board of Education is holding a special meeting Thursday to address the planned closures of several charter schools.
The Chicago Board of Education is holding a special meeting Thursday to address the planned closures of several charter schools.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
'Failed me': Victim speaks out after former suburban teacher accused of sexual abuse
The Westchester School District is facing a civil lawsuit following allegations against a former teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a student in the late 1990s.
The Westchester School District is facing a civil lawsuit following allegations against a former teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a student in the late 1990s.
Former Westchester teacher charged with sexual abuse of student; district faces lawsuit
The Westchester School District is facing a civil lawsuit following allegations against a former teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a student in the late 1990s.
The Westchester School District is facing a civil lawsuit following allegations against a former teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a student in the late 1990s.
Yale University offering course on Beyoncé next year
Queen Bey fans may be able to turn their attention to the world-famous singer next semester.
Queen Bey fans may be able to turn their attention to the world-famous singer next semester.
Pug Pal Project inspires first-graders in Northbrook
First-grade teacher Sharon Latek has found a unique way to boost her students’ communication skills: a pen pal program featuring pugs.
First-grade teacher Sharon Latek has found a unique way to boost her students’ communication skills: a pen pal program featuring pugs.
Pug Pal Project inspires north suburban first-graders
First-grade teacher Sharon Latek started the Pug Pal Project a year ago at Wescott Elementary School and it has since expanded to include 250 pugs worldwide. Students work on their communication skills by writing letters to pugs around the world.
First-grade teacher Sharon Latek started the Pug Pal Project a year ago at Wescott Elementary School and it has since expanded to include 250 pugs worldwide. Students work on their communication skills by writing letters to pugs around the world.