Mayor Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS
Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
South suburban teacher uses TikTok to boost student engagement, receives millions of views
A Chicago area teacher has found a unique way to connect with his students and improve their grades and attendance by using a social media platform.
A Chicago area teacher has found a unique way to connect with his students and improve their grades and attendance by using a social media platform.
Chicago Public Schools student makes history with flag football scholarship
Karla Martinez Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Solorio Academy, is set to make history as she embarks on her college journey.
Karla Martinez Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Solorio Academy, is set to make history as she embarks on her college journey.
Advocacy groups criticize Chicago Public Schools for handling of Hispanic students
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
Advocacy group: CPS failing Hispanic students
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
CPS student makes history with flag football scholarship
A Chicago Public Schools graduate is making history. Karla Martinez Rodriguez graduate from Solorio Academy this past weekend, and will be attending Cottey College on a flag football scholarship this fall.
A Chicago Public Schools graduate is making history. Karla Martinez Rodriguez graduate from Solorio Academy this past weekend, and will be attending Cottey College on a flag football scholarship this fall.
Pritzker touts early education funding in signing $50.4 billion budget
After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.
After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.
CPS class of 2023 students earn collective $2.2 million in scholarships
The class of 2023 double the amount of scholarship money earned to $2.2 million. Mayor Johnson commended the students' achievements with CPS CEO at Orr Academy High School Wednesday morning.
The class of 2023 double the amount of scholarship money earned to $2.2 million. Mayor Johnson commended the students' achievements with CPS CEO at Orr Academy High School Wednesday morning.
Rambler Brotherhood Project looks to boost graduation rates among men of color
The graduation rate for Black, Latino and Native American men is far below what it is for other demographic groups. Loyola University is working to increase the numbers through an initiative called the Rambler Brotherhood Project.
The graduation rate for Black, Latino and Native American men is far below what it is for other demographic groups. Loyola University is working to increase the numbers through an initiative called the Rambler Brotherhood Project.
Chicago student graduates without ever missing a day of school
A Chicago Public Schools student has graduated from 8th grade without ever missing a day of school.
A Chicago Public Schools student has graduated from 8th grade without ever missing a day of school.
8th grade graduate has had perfect attendance since preschool
A local 8th grader is celebrating more than graduation!
A local 8th grader is celebrating more than graduation!
Chicago student Harvard-bound after overcoming pandemic challenges
It was a banner year for graduates at Chicago Bulls College Prep on the West Side.
It was a banner year for graduates at Chicago Bulls College Prep on the West Side.
Controversy brewing in Park Forest after school board pulls rug from under superintendent
Known as the richest school superintendent in the state, Joyce Carmine has been collecting over $24,000 a month since 2017, and she's about to collect even more.
Known as the richest school superintendent in the state, Joyce Carmine has been collecting over $24,000 a month since 2017, and she's about to collect even more.
Banner year for graduates at Chicago Bulls College Prep
The class of 2023 set school records for scholarship offers, the number of seniors to graduate and Ivy League-bound students.
The class of 2023 set school records for scholarship offers, the number of seniors to graduate and Ivy League-bound students.
Critics slam school superintendent re-hiring
The name Joyce Carmine may ring a bell, that's because Fox 32 investigated her pay in the past.
The name Joyce Carmine may ring a bell, that's because Fox 32 investigated her pay in the past.
National Spelling Bee: Dev Shah, 14, wins with final word 'psammophile'
Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.
Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.
Lori Lightfoot announces first new role since leaving Chicago mayor's office
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Lori Lightfoot announces first new role since leaving Chicago mayor's office
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Dream Scribers: Giving youth and the incarcerated a voice through storytelling
Natalie Bonner started Dream Scribers in 2021. It's a free 12-week, no-cost program which helps those serving time and kids with writing, publishing, and marketing their books.
Natalie Bonner started Dream Scribers in 2021. It's a free 12-week, no-cost program which helps those serving time and kids with writing, publishing, and marketing their books.
Born in jail to her incarcerated mother, teen is now Harvard-bound
She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.
She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.



















