'We look fancy': Chicago teacher helps students dress for success with 'Tie Tuesday'

A South Side grade school teacher is helping his students dress for success, and it all started with something he learned when he was little: how to tie a tie.

Pritzker seeks largest investment in higher education in over two decades
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.

Elmwood Park students hold walkout over safety concerns
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Students at Elmwood Park High School held a massive walkout Tuesday, demanding change more transparency from the district after a 17-year-old student brought a loaded gun to school last week.

Learning apps to help kids in improve math and science proficiency
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An eye-opening report found most students in Illinois cannot grasp basic math. Mackenzie Price, founder of GT School, talks about specific apps and learning tricks parents can do at home to help kids quickly master the subject.

UIC students plan to protest far-right speakers Thursday

University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.

UIC students plan to protest far-right speakers Thursday
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University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.

Female Naperville automotive students seek to set speed record

A group of female Naperville automotive students are going for a speed record. They have built what they hope will be the fastest truck in America, and they're heading to Texas this month to put it to the test.

Illinois university becomes first campus to house crematory for funeral services degree

There is only one university in Illinois that offers a Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Services. The school just added the first crematory to be housed on a university campus in the United States.