Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
CPS considers reorganizing middle management of schools
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies
Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million after missing a Trump administration deadline to agree to change policies supporting transgender students, officials said Wednesday.
Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million after missing a Trump administration deadline to agree to change policies supporting transgender students, officials said Wednesday.
2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
Chicago Heights students turn produce into lessons at Obama school market
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
Chicago Heights students turn produce into lessons at Obama school market
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
Three Illinois schools earn top spots in '2026 Best Colleges' report
From Chicago to central Illinois, three local schools shine in new rankings of best colleges for 2026.
From Chicago to central Illinois, three local schools shine in new rankings of best colleges for 2026.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Chicago Bears honor 2 high school athletes with Latino Heritage Month award
The Chicago Bears celebrated Latino Heritage Month by honoring two local high school student-athletes with youth leader awards.
The Chicago Bears celebrated Latino Heritage Month by honoring two local high school student-athletes with youth leader awards.
Fun science experiments with DuPage Children's Museum
If you've got kids interested in science, the DuPage Children's Museum can help with fun experiments to try out at home.
If you've got kids interested in science, the DuPage Children's Museum can help with fun experiments to try out at home.
Atari founder aims to bring video games into the classroom to teach kids
Often called the "father of modern gaming," the founder of Atari is now aiming to bring video games into the classroom to help educate kids.
Often called the "father of modern gaming," the founder of Atari is now aiming to bring video games into the classroom to help educate kids.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
CTU: CPS needs to intervene in possible closure of Epic Charter School
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on CPS to intervene in the possible closure of Epic Charter School.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on CPS to intervene in the possible closure of Epic Charter School.
Chicago families worry about ICE, but new law promises school protections
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.
Chicago families worry about ICE, but new law promises school protections
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.
Student loan relief stalled: 1M+ spplications in limbo | ChicagoNOW
As student loan borrowers across the country wait for relief, a growing backlog is stalling key federal programs. This week, the U.S. Department of Education revealed that over a million Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) applications remain unprocessed, while the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback backlog has grown for six straight months.
As student loan borrowers across the country wait for relief, a growing backlog is stalling key federal programs. This week, the U.S. Department of Education revealed that over a million Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) applications remain unprocessed, while the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback backlog has grown for six straight months.
Chicago Public Schools moves ahead with Black Student Success Plan | What that means
Chicago Public Schools is moving forward with its ambitious Black Student Success Plan?despite a federal investigation questioning whether it unfairly favors one group of students.
Chicago Public Schools is moving forward with its ambitious Black Student Success Plan?despite a federal investigation questioning whether it unfairly favors one group of students.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Governor Abbott condemns expelled students' behavior regarding Charlie Kirk death
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
Schools nationwide considering cellphone bans -- here's why | ChicagoNOW
Across the country, schools are rethinking cellphones in the classroom. New York already has bans in place, and the Los Angeles school districts, the nation?s second-largest school district, implemented one just four months ago. According to a recent study by Pew, 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by their cellphones in the classroom is a major problem.
Across the country, schools are rethinking cellphones in the classroom. New York already has bans in place, and the Los Angeles school districts, the nation?s second-largest school district, implemented one just four months ago. According to a recent study by Pew, 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by their cellphones in the classroom is a major problem.