Johnson appoints new Chicago school board president, 5 new members

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his pick for Chicago Board of Education president and appointed several new members Wednesday. 

Mayor Johnson appoints new Board of Education
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Brandon Johnson replaced all but one member of the Chicago Board of Education. He appointed a new president and five other board members. They will begin their terms on July 18.

Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling

President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.

Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.

What to make of the Supreme Court's two major rulings
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A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden?s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.

Illinois reacts to Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action
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Local and state leaders immediately addressed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions Thursday.

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions

President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."

Illinois reacts to Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action

Local and state leaders immediately addressed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions Thursday.

US Supreme Court outlaws race as college admissions factor
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The court's conservative majority overturned affirmative action in college admissions forcing institutions like Harvard and University of North Carolina to change their decision making process. The ruling favors admission decisions based on skills built and challenges overcome while dissenting justices say this undoes decades of work.

Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike

A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.

Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike
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A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.

Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends

The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.

Judge grants temporary pause to CPS takeover of Urban Prep Academy

In a significant development, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order, putting the Chicago Public Schools takeover of Urban Prep Academy on hold.

Judge grants temporary pause to CPS takeover of Urban Prep Academy
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In a significant development, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order, putting the Chicago Public Schools takeover of Urban Prep Academy on hold.