Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed

A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.

4 Chicago area students selected as 2024 Presidential Scholars

Five Illinois high school seniors, including four from the Chicago area, are among 161 students from across the nation who have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to get a little help funding Chicago Public Schools. The mayor was in Springfield on Wednesday trying to get state lawmakers to pony up more state tax dollars.

Chicago teacher Joseph Cella receives Golden Apple award

The Golden Apple Award celebrates educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and positive influence within their classrooms and communities.

Chicago teacher receives Golden Apple award
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The Golden Apple Award celebrates educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and positive influence within their classrooms and communities.

CPS funding among topics on Johnson's agenda in Springfield
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Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago nonprofit uplifts local educators of color
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but one Chicago non-profit celebrates educators year-round. Surge Institute aims to educate and support teachers of color who can create change in the lives of the students they teach. Executive Director Ulric Shannon tells us more on Good Day Chicago.

Chicago students honored for powerful essays on violence impact

One hundred students were recognized on Monday for their essays reflecting on the impact of violence in their lives and communities.

Columbia College to showcase student designs at Manifest Arts Festival
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Columbia College's annual Manifest Arts Festival returns this Friday, Mat 10 with gallery exhibitions, live music, film screenings, a fashion show and much more.

University of Chicago faculty voice support for pro-Palestinian student demonstrations
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It has been one week since students have been sleeping in tents on the quad at the University of Chicago. While tensions rose over the weekend, things have remained peaceful Monday.

Columbia University cancels commencement amid campus protests
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Columbia University's commencement ceremony was set to take place where protesters had set up encampments in solidary with Gaza just last week. New York police arrested more than 100 people when the university asked students to take down their tents. The ceremony was canceled as tensions continue to grow on campuses across the country.

Gary student becomes youngest known college graduate in Indiana

After starting college courses at the same time most students would start middle school, a 15-year-old from Gary, Indiana is graduating from college.

15-year-old graduates from Indiana University Northwest
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Khaya Njumbe started college courses when he was 11 years old. Now, in just a few days he will graduate with a bachelors degree from Indiana University Northwest at age 15. Khaya is working to attend graduate school next.