Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Historic Churchville Schoolhouse hosts open house
A historic one-room schoolhouse in Bensenville is celebrating the end of school and the beginning of summer with a family-friendly open house. Visitors can learn about the history of the Churchville School and enjoy food, music and games.
A historic one-room schoolhouse in Bensenville is celebrating the end of school and the beginning of summer with a family-friendly open house. Visitors can learn about the history of the Churchville School and enjoy food, music and games.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Chicago Public Schools previews equity-focused budget for next year
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.
CPS budget: New school funding model to emphasize student needs, equity
Chicago Public Schools is giving a first look at funding plans for the upcoming year after teachers headed to Springfield earlier this month to lobby for more funding. Fox 32's Dane Placko takes a look at the newly unveiled plans.
Chicago Public Schools is giving a first look at funding plans for the upcoming year after teachers headed to Springfield earlier this month to lobby for more funding. Fox 32's Dane Placko takes a look at the newly unveiled plans.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
REACH program supports mental health care in schools
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) is a state-wide initiative in Illinois to provide schools with the tools needed to support the social and well-being of students.
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) is a state-wide initiative in Illinois to provide schools with the tools needed to support the social and well-being of students.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
North suburban high school addresses backlash over controversial yearbook statement
Glenbrook South High School is addressing concerns among students and their families after a controversial statement was published in the 2023-2024 yearbook, “Etruscan."
Glenbrook South High School is addressing concerns among students and their families after a controversial statement was published in the 2023-2024 yearbook, “Etruscan."
North suburban high school addresses backlash over controversial yearbook statement
Glenbrook South High School is addressing concerns among students and their families after a controversial statement was published in the 2023-2024 yearbook, "Etruscan."
Glenbrook South High School is addressing concerns among students and their families after a controversial statement was published in the 2023-2024 yearbook, "Etruscan."
Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Son of fallen Chicago police officer graduates eighth grade
Alejandro Valadez Jr. graduated 8th grade on Thursday night from St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Whiting. HIs father, Alejandro Sr., was killed in the line of duty in June of 2009.
Alejandro Valadez Jr. graduated 8th grade on Thursday night from St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Whiting. HIs father, Alejandro Sr., was killed in the line of duty in June of 2009.
Evergreen Park High School grad known as 'The Human Calculator'
A local young man has gone viral for his talents as "The Human Calculator."
A local young man has gone viral for his talents as "The Human Calculator."
Fenton High School district hires law firm to investigate sexual abuse allegations
A suburban school board voted on a firm to help them investigate sexual abuse claims on Wednesday night. Elizabeth Matthews has the story.
A suburban school board voted on a firm to help them investigate sexual abuse claims on Wednesday night. Elizabeth Matthews has the story.
Northwestern University president to testify on Capitol Hill
In a matter of hours, Northwestern University's president will report to Capitol Hill. He's been called to testify about anti-Semitism in the wake of pro-Palestinian encampments taking hold on college campuses.
In a matter of hours, Northwestern University's president will report to Capitol Hill. He's been called to testify about anti-Semitism in the wake of pro-Palestinian encampments taking hold on college campuses.
Biden cancels more student loan debt
President Joe Biden has, again, canceled more student loan debt.
President Joe Biden has, again, canceled more student loan debt.