UIC records second-largest enrollment in history
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) had its second-biggest year for student enrollment this fall.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) had its second-biggest year for student enrollment this fall.
FAME Center expanding access to arts education for South and West siders
Sheila Fortson and Rebecca Clendenen share their vision for the FAME Center and the importance of expanding access to arts education among Chicago's South and West sides. For more information, visit FameCenter.org.
Sheila Fortson and Rebecca Clendenen share their vision for the FAME Center and the importance of expanding access to arts education among Chicago's South and West sides. For more information, visit FameCenter.org.
South Side high school celebrates Teen Voter Registration Day
Students from several area schools were welcomed to Leo High School in Gresham for Teen Voter Registration Day. Teenagers signed up and learned about their civic duty.
Students from several area schools were welcomed to Leo High School in Gresham for Teen Voter Registration Day. Teenagers signed up and learned about their civic duty.
Plainfield School District reaches hazing settlement
The Plainfield School District agreed to pay $415,000 to settle a hazing lawsuit. The district admits no wrongdoing in the agreement. The lawsuit alleged that the high school's football coaches knew athletes were being hazed.
The Plainfield School District agreed to pay $415,000 to settle a hazing lawsuit. The district admits no wrongdoing in the agreement. The lawsuit alleged that the high school's football coaches knew athletes were being hazed.
Standing desks could help students focus
Researchers at Texas A&M University recommend that teachers embrace kids' love of fidgeting, saying it might help them focus more.
Researchers at Texas A&M University recommend that teachers embrace kids' love of fidgeting, saying it might help them focus more.
Northwestern updates student conduct policy following campus protests last spring
After the spring semester ended in protests and encampments on campuses across the country, Northwestern University updated its student conduct policy.
After the spring semester ended in protests and encampments on campuses across the country, Northwestern University updated its student conduct policy.
Northwestern updates conduct policy after campus protests
Last semester ended with protests and encampments on campuses across the country. In an effort to support staff and students, Northwestern University announced policy changes to start the new semester.
Last semester ended with protests and encampments on campuses across the country. In an effort to support staff and students, Northwestern University announced policy changes to start the new semester.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Chicago student brought fake grenade to elementary school, CPS says
A Chicago student brought a fake grenade into their elementary school Wednesday on the city's Northwest Side.
A Chicago student brought a fake grenade into their elementary school Wednesday on the city's Northwest Side.
Hands-on reading activities for children of any age
September is National Literacy Month, and to celebrate, Maggie Pisarczyk from the Celebree School of Northbrook shared some tips for getting children excited about reading.
September is National Literacy Month, and to celebrate, Maggie Pisarczyk from the Celebree School of Northbrook shared some tips for getting children excited about reading.
Fentanyl education made mandatory in Illinois high schools
Fentanyl overdoses and poisonings are the number one cause of death for americans ages 18 to 45, and in 2022, there were over 2,000 opioid overdose deaths in Cook County.
Fentanyl overdoses and poisonings are the number one cause of death for americans ages 18 to 45, and in 2022, there were over 2,000 opioid overdose deaths in Cook County.
College Savings: What parents and students should know
According to a recent study, saving for college is a priority now more than ever. A 529 plan offers a flexible, tax-advantage way to save and pay for educational expenses.
According to a recent study, saving for college is a priority now more than ever. A 529 plan offers a flexible, tax-advantage way to save and pay for educational expenses.
University of Illinois officials begin outreach tour at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
The University of Illinois system kicked off a three-day outreach tour Tuesday at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, with top officials meeting students to promote the university and address any concerns.
The University of Illinois system kicked off a three-day outreach tour Tuesday at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, with top officials meeting students to promote the university and address any concerns.
New Illinois law allows families to roll over 529 funds into Roth IRAs
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child’s college savings plan.
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child’s college savings plan.
New Illinois law allows families to roll over 529 funds into Roth IRAs
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child?s college savings plan.
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child?s college savings plan.
U of I ramps up outreach efforts to attract future students
Back-to-school season is putting higher education on the brain for high schoolers hoping to go to college, and the University of Illinois is bolstering its outreach for the cause.
Back-to-school season is putting higher education on the brain for high schoolers hoping to go to college, and the University of Illinois is bolstering its outreach for the cause.
Local preschool teachers tell parents what they need to know as kids return to the classroom
Elizabeth Bischoff and Anne Trant from Westminster Preschool break down what parents need to know as kids return to school.
Elizabeth Bischoff and Anne Trant from Westminster Preschool break down what parents need to know as kids return to school.
Supreme Court rejects new student debt relief plan: Here's what that means
Another blow was dealt to the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from the White House to put most of the plan back into effect, leaving millions of student loan borrowers in limbo.
Another blow was dealt to the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from the White House to put most of the plan back into effect, leaving millions of student loan borrowers in limbo.
Expert weighs in on tips for kids' screen time
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
Controversy brews at Amundsen High School as parents call for coach's removal
Controversy is brewing on Chicago's North Side as some Chicago Public School (CPS) parents are calling for a conservative radio talk show host to be removed from her job at Amundsen High School.
Controversy is brewing on Chicago's North Side as some Chicago Public School (CPS) parents are calling for a conservative radio talk show host to be removed from her job at Amundsen High School.