Orange Friday with George Washington High School
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Fox 32's Joanie Lum is at George Washington High School in Chicago's East Side neighborhood to celebrate Orange Friday. Student athletes pass on their legacy to the underclassmen.

Chicago Board of Education initiates 5-year plan to re-shape the future of CPS

The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution that kicks off an effort to develop a 5-year plan for Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the community.

Chicago Board of Education initiates 5-year plan to re-shape the future of CPS
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The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution that kicks off an effort to develop a 5-year plan for Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the community.

California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam

HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.

Chance the Rapper's SocialWorks hosts OpenMike for young creatives
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Nonprofit SocialWorks was found by Chicago native Chance the Rapper to empower youth through arts, education and community engagement. The program hosts OpenMike each month for high school students to create, share, express and engage with other creative minds.

Striking Columbia College faculty hold rally as negotiations stall
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Faculty at Columbia College have been on strike since last month over curriculum cuts and benefits. Students and teachers rallied outside the college Friday as the semester draws to an end.

Orange Friday with Clemente High School
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Fox 32's Joanie Lum is at Clemente High School with the cheer team and ROTC program for a spirited pep rally this Orange Friday.

Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies

The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.

More schools across US embracing online therapy
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Public schools across the country are embracing a growing trend of promoting new ways to support student mental health.

Contract negotiations drag on for UChicago nurses, grad students

Nurses and graduate students at the University of Chicago gathered Monday to demand their contract negotiations be finalized. 

Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation

Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.

Chicago teen earns doctoral degree
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A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.

17-year-old Chicago girl earns doctorate from Arizona State University

A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.

17-year-old Chicago girl earns doctorate from ASU
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A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.

Meta's new Illinois data center now operational

Meta's new data center in DeKalb is officially operational, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.