How extracurricular activities can help your student get into better schools
If you have a child that's applying to college, make sure they know grades and test scores aren't the only important pieces of a college application. Arvin Vohra, author of the new book "Invitation to the Ivies", joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about how unique extracurricular activities can help an applicant stand out from the crowd.
If you have a child that's applying to college, make sure they know grades and test scores aren't the only important pieces of a college application. Arvin Vohra, author of the new book "Invitation to the Ivies", joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about how unique extracurricular activities can help an applicant stand out from the crowd.
Lightfoot denies walking back parental leave promise to CTU
Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied reneging on a promise to the CTU by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied reneging on a promise to the CTU by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
UIC faculty union goes on strike after failing to reach agreement with administration
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago went on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago went on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.
Some classes canceled as UIC faculty calls strike
More than 1,000 faculty members at UIC walked out of the classrooms Tuesday and to the picket line.
More than 1,000 faculty members at UIC walked out of the classrooms Tuesday and to the picket line.
UIC faculty union goes on strike after failing to reach agreement
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago went on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago went on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.
Brand new elementary school gets ribbon-cutting ceremony in Belmont-Cragin
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez toured the months-old Belmont-Cragin Elementary School on Tuesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez toured the months-old Belmont-Cragin Elementary School on Tuesday.
Is your high school senior ready for managing college finances?
Jennifer Finetti, director of student advocacy at Scholarship Owl, talks about financially preparing your children for the transition to college.
Jennifer Finetti, director of student advocacy at Scholarship Owl, talks about financially preparing your children for the transition to college.
UIC faculty go on strike after 9 months of failed negotiations
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago are going on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago are going on strike Tuesday after nine months of negotiations and failing to reach a contract agreement during a marathon bargaining session Monday.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrates Founders Day
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded 110 years ago by 22 women. The founders wanted to empower women to embrace sisterhood, scholarship and service. The sorority was found on the Howard University campus and now has chapters across the county including Chicago.
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded 110 years ago by 22 women. The founders wanted to empower women to embrace sisterhood, scholarship and service. The sorority was found on the Howard University campus and now has chapters across the county including Chicago.
University of Illinois public safety investigate possible bomb threat on campus
University public safety sent out an alert to students at 6 a.m. Friday to avoid Davenport Hall as they look into an "unconfirmed bomb threat."
University public safety sent out an alert to students at 6 a.m. Friday to avoid Davenport Hall as they look into an "unconfirmed bomb threat."
Lightfoot blames staffer for controversial attempt to recruit CPS students as campaign volunteers
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
DePaul University giving away free ice skating tickets at Maggie Daley Park to celebrate anniversary
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
DePaul University giving away free ice skating tickets at Maggie Daley Park to celebrate anniversary
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
Suburban Chicago college changing its name as it starts a new semester
A northwest suburban two-year college is changing its name as it starts a new semester.
A northwest suburban two-year college is changing its name as it starts a new semester.
Suburban college changing its name as it starts a new semester
A suburban two-year college is changing its name this week as it starts a new semester.
A suburban two-year college is changing its name this week as it starts a new semester.
UIC faculty members picket ahead of planned strike date
The union is negotiating a number of things including better pay, lighter workloads, job security for non-tenure staff and student access to mental health support.
The union is negotiating a number of things including better pay, lighter workloads, job security for non-tenure staff and student access to mental health support.
UIC faculty members picket ahead of planned strike date
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago walked the picket line Tuesday.
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago walked the picket line Tuesday.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Chicago schools watchdog investigated complaints of alleged employee sexual misconduct with students
One high school teacher allegedly exchanged 4,000 text messages with a female student, including 400 in one day. The teacher said he was in an open marriage and was "attracted to other people."
One high school teacher allegedly exchanged 4,000 text messages with a female student, including 400 in one day. The teacher said he was in an open marriage and was "attracted to other people."