Columbia College Chicago to cut 11 programs, lay off up to 25 faculty members
As Columbia College Chicago faces ongoing financial challenges, the school announced Monday it will cut 11 degree programs and lay off up to 25 full-time faculty members for the 2025-26 school year.
As Columbia College Chicago faces ongoing financial challenges, the school announced Monday it will cut 11 degree programs and lay off up to 25 full-time faculty members for the 2025-26 school year.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Suburban teacher claims heating problems at school worse than reported
For the past few days, FOX 32 has been reporting on the heating issues in schools across suburban Country Club Hills.
For the past few days, FOX 32 has been reporting on the heating issues in schools across suburban Country Club Hills.
Suburban teacher claims heating problems at school worse than reported
For the past few days, FOX 32 has been reporting on the heating issues in schools across suburban Country Club Hills.
For the past few days, FOX 32 has been reporting on the heating issues in schools across suburban Country Club Hills.
CPS CEO rejects buyout amid tensions with mayor, teachers' union
The power struggle at Chicago Public Schools has taken a new twist.
The power struggle at Chicago Public Schools has taken a new twist.
Chicago Public Schools CEO rejects buyout amid tensions with mayor, teachers' union
The power struggle at Chicago Public Schools has taken a new twist.
The power struggle at Chicago Public Schools has taken a new twist.
Sen. Durbin, other lawmakers pushing for student loan forgiveness
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.
Parents sound off as suburban students freeze in classrooms
Some parents say classes should have gone to remote learning, rather than let students shiver in school.
Some parents say classes should have gone to remote learning, rather than let students shiver in school.
Buyout offer made to CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, what this means
More drama in the tension between Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union. The CPS board is now reportedly offering CEO Pedro Martinez a buyout.
More drama in the tension between Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union. The CPS board is now reportedly offering CEO Pedro Martinez a buyout.
Chicago area parents speak out after kids endure freezing classrooms
Heating issues in two schools in Country Club Hills School District 160 leave students and parents frustrated.
Heating issues in two schools in Country Club Hills School District 160 leave students and parents frustrated.
Parents call for action as suburban students endure freezing classrooms
Some parents say classes should have gone to remote learning, rather than let students shiver in school.
Some parents say classes should have gone to remote learning, rather than let students shiver in school.
'Felt as cold as outside': Chicago-area parents upset with heating at schools
Some suburban schools are struggling to keep the heat on.
Some suburban schools are struggling to keep the heat on.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
Saint Patrick High School students buzz about expanding beekeeping program
Saint Patrick High School students are buzzing with excitement about a growing beekeeping program that has expanded significantly this year.
Saint Patrick High School students are buzzing with excitement about a growing beekeeping program that has expanded significantly this year.
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.