Chicago Commons offers early education programs
The early years prior to kindergarten are the most formative, but not everyone has access to early education. Chicago Commons works to change that, offering free early education programs.
The early years prior to kindergarten are the most formative, but not everyone has access to early education. Chicago Commons works to change that, offering free early education programs.
Back to school: Using AI in the classroom
Class is in session, but how are teachers ready to use AI?
Class is in session, but how are teachers ready to use AI?
Illinois public libraries to receive $27M for improvements, literacy programs
Libraries across Illinois are getting a boost for their literacy programs.
Libraries across Illinois are getting a boost for their literacy programs.
Illinois public libraries to receive $27M in grants
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $27 million on grants to support public library services and literacy efforts.
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $27 million on grants to support public library services and literacy efforts.
Downers Grove kicks of 1st day of school after extreme heat delays
Downers Grove is one of the last districts to start the school year in the Chicago area.
Downers Grove is one of the last districts to start the school year in the Chicago area.
Millions to start repaying student loans Oct. 1
Federal student loan payments are set to resume on Oct. 1 after a long hiatus during the pandemic. Over 50% of people leave college in debt and the average monthly payment is nearly $400. Here's what borrowers should know.
Federal student loan payments are set to resume on Oct. 1 after a long hiatus during the pandemic. Over 50% of people leave college in debt and the average monthly payment is nearly $400. Here's what borrowers should know.
Cooling units malfunction at West Side high school as record heat wave hits Chicago
Air conditioning broke down and was restored Thursday at Roberto Clemente Community Academy.
Air conditioning broke down and was restored Thursday at Roberto Clemente Community Academy.
Downers Grove kicks of 1st day of school after extreme heat delays
One suburban school district held off the start of the school year until Friday. With extreme heat across the Chicago area on Wednesday and Thursday, Downers Grove District 58 delayed their first day back. The district said some buildings were not equipped to handle to the heat and not all students would be able to take part in remote learning.
One suburban school district held off the start of the school year until Friday. With extreme heat across the Chicago area on Wednesday and Thursday, Downers Grove District 58 delayed their first day back. The district said some buildings were not equipped to handle to the heat and not all students would be able to take part in remote learning.
Chicago mayor addresses migrant crisis, education
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is speaking out about his time in office and his plans for the future.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is speaking out about his time in office and his plans for the future.
New Illinois law educates students on dangers of fentanyl
State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-4th) talks about the prevalence of fentanyl in modern society and how they are hoping to equip students with education on the dangers of the drug.
State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-4th) talks about the prevalence of fentanyl in modern society and how they are hoping to equip students with education on the dangers of the drug.
Parents in Illinois could get some money back on back-to-school supplies
You've likely already bought back-to-school supplies and it probably made a big dent in your wallet. However, you could be getting some of that money back.
You've likely already bought back-to-school supplies and it probably made a big dent in your wallet. However, you could be getting some of that money back.
Parents in Illinois could get some money back on back-to-school supplies
Former Columbia College student missing after taking friend's dog for walk on Chicago's Lower West Side
Former Columbia College student missing after taking friend's dog for walk on Chicago's Lower West Side
Chicago Teacher's Union concerned about classroom air conditioning amid extreme heat
As the temperature climbs, the Chicago Teacher's Union is expressing concerns about access to air conditioning in classrooms, saying it's an issue of student safety.
As the temperature climbs, the Chicago Teacher's Union is expressing concerns about access to air conditioning in classrooms, saying it's an issue of student safety.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
Popular back-to-school, fall toys for kids of all ages
The Toy Insider mom, Laurie Schacht, joins Good Day Chicago with the latest fall toy trends the kids will love.
The Toy Insider mom, Laurie Schacht, joins Good Day Chicago with the latest fall toy trends the kids will love.
High school athletes practice early to beat the heat
Chicago area schools are squeezing in athletics practices prior to the extreme heat rolling in later Wednesday. Football and cross country practice began as early as 6 a.m. at St. Ignatius College Prep. The IHSA has strict rules concerning practice conditions.
Chicago area schools are squeezing in athletics practices prior to the extreme heat rolling in later Wednesday. Football and cross country practice began as early as 6 a.m. at St. Ignatius College Prep. The IHSA has strict rules concerning practice conditions.
Parents push back after only one weapons detection system installed at Highland Park High School
What good is school security if kids just find an easy way around it? That is what parents in Highland Park asked school board officials Tuesday night.
What good is school security if kids just find an easy way around it? That is what parents in Highland Park asked school board officials Tuesday night.
Parents, students say new security measures at Highland Park High School are faulty
School has been in session for a week now and parents say Highland Park High School has installed one weapons detection system at a single entrance.
School has been in session for a week now and parents say Highland Park High School has installed one weapons detection system at a single entrance.
Chicago-area schools make adjustments to counter extreme heat
The heat is having an impact on the start of the school year in the Chicago area. Some districts have pushed back their return dates and are adjust sports practice schedules to keep students safe.
The heat is having an impact on the start of the school year in the Chicago area. Some districts have pushed back their return dates and are adjust sports practice schedules to keep students safe.
Illinois schools struggling to fill teacher shortage
Alan Mather, Golden Apple president, talks about some of the difficulties facing schools in Illinois and what can be done to address the teacher shortage.
Alan Mather, Golden Apple president, talks about some of the difficulties facing schools in Illinois and what can be done to address the teacher shortage.