CPS invests in outdoor learning spaces
Kids have a new playground to explore this school year!
Kids have a new playground to explore this school year!
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias takes stand against book bans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.
Illinois Secretary of State advocates for freedom of speech and fights against book bans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.
Naperville school district embraces ChatGPT for students, shifting perception of AI in education
Starting September 11 in School District 203 — among the largest in all of Illinois — students grades 8-12 now have full access to ChatGPT on all district devices.
Starting September 11 in School District 203 — among the largest in all of Illinois — students grades 8-12 now have full access to ChatGPT on all district devices.
Record freshman class enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is kicking off the school year with an impressive milestone.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is kicking off the school year with an impressive milestone.
Largest freshman class recorded in University of Illinois history
It is already a record-breaking school year for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their class of 2027 is the largest in the university's history.
It is already a record-breaking school year for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their class of 2027 is the largest in the university's history.
Student loan payments resume for first time since pandemic
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
'Project I Am' makes difference in community for Giving Tuesday
Jahkil Jackson, a 16-year-old from Chicago, founded Project I Am while on a mission to get other kids involved in their communities. Jackson works with Crate & Barrel to sell his "Power Pillows" - pillows with inspiration.
Jahkil Jackson, a 16-year-old from Chicago, founded Project I Am while on a mission to get other kids involved in their communities. Jackson works with Crate & Barrel to sell his "Power Pillows" - pillows with inspiration.
3 DePaul students robbed in under an hour
DePaul University has added extra security to the campus after three students were robbed in just 30 minutes Saturday. The offenders approached young women, demanded their things and hit one person in the face.
DePaul University has added extra security to the campus after three students were robbed in just 30 minutes Saturday. The offenders approached young women, demanded their things and hit one person in the face.
Bring your mystery object to Field Museum's ID Day
The field Museum's Annual ID Day returns this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in your mystery rock or photo and get a scientist's take on your object.
The field Museum's Annual ID Day returns this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in your mystery rock or photo and get a scientist's take on your object.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
CTU president explains why she sends her son to private school
The president of the CTU wrote a letter to members Thursday explaining why her son is not attending CPS this fall.
The president of the CTU wrote a letter to members Thursday explaining why her son is not attending CPS this fall.
Pritzker: SIUE expansion to boost quality education and healthcare access
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Pritzker: SIUE expansion to boost quality education and healthcare access
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Teachers call off strike at Chicago art-focused school as agreement nears
The teachers union at the Chicago High School for the Arts has called off its strike at the last minute after “major breakthroughs" in negotiations late Tuesday night.
The teachers union at the Chicago High School for the Arts has called off its strike at the last minute after “major breakthroughs" in negotiations late Tuesday night.
Student arrested for bringing airsoft gun to Stevenson High School: officials
A suburban student was arrested after allegedly bringing an airsoft gun to school on Tuesday.
A suburban student was arrested after allegedly bringing an airsoft gun to school on Tuesday.
Water safety group calls for mandatory education in Illinois schools after recent Lake Michigan drownings
It was a deadly Labor Day holiday weekend on Lake Michigan, capped early Tuesday morning by a drowning about a mile off of 31st St. Beach.
It was a deadly Labor Day holiday weekend on Lake Michigan, capped early Tuesday morning by a drowning about a mile off of 31st St. Beach.
Avalon Park Elementary unveils new state-of-the-art playground
As the school year ushers in the delights of fall, students at Avalon Park Elementary have an extra reason to be excited about recess.
As the school year ushers in the delights of fall, students at Avalon Park Elementary have an extra reason to be excited about recess.
Avalon Park Elementary unveils new playground
As the school year ushers in the delights of fall, students at Avalon Park Elementary have an extra reason to be excited about recess.
As the school year ushers in the delights of fall, students at Avalon Park Elementary have an extra reason to be excited about recess.
Interest resumes on federal student loan debt
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.