Nonprofit that teaches young men fatherhood responsibilities celebrates 27th graduating class
On the city's South Side, one nonprofit organization is teaching young men the responsibilities of fatherhood. The Dovetail Project is also celebrating its 27th graduating class!
Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Residents Association of Greater Englewood now accepting scholarship applications
A local organization is announcing some scholarship opportunities for young people in the Englewood community. The Residents Association of Greater Englewood, or RAGE, is calling for applications for their Re-Up Our Future program.
Chicago Public Library: Fun and learning at the library's first-ever block party
Guests can enjoy food, giveaways, live performances and special guests!
Austin Camp Exploration offers free summer camp for kids
Today is the last day to sign your child up for the Austin Camp Exploration. The four-day summer camp will offer a variety of activities at the Cook County Forest Preserve and is free for children ages 8-17.
12-year-old ready to attend NYU in the fall
A 12-year-old boy in New York is college-bound and his maturity will blow you away. FOX's Jodi Goldberg reports.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Historic Churchville Schoolhouse hosts open house
A historic one-room schoolhouse in Bensenville is celebrating the end of school and the beginning of summer with a family-friendly open house. Visitors can learn about the history of the Churchville School and enjoy food, music and games.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Chicago Public Schools previews equity-focused budget for next year
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.
CPS budget: New school funding model to emphasize student needs, equity
Chicago Public Schools is giving a first look at funding plans for the upcoming year after teachers headed to Springfield earlier this month to lobby for more funding. Fox 32's Dane Placko takes a look at the newly unveiled plans.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
REACH program supports mental health care in schools
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) is a state-wide initiative in Illinois to provide schools with the tools needed to support the social and well-being of students.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
North suburban high school addresses backlash over controversial yearbook statement
Glenbrook South High School is addressing concerns among students and their families after a controversial statement was published in the 2023-2024 yearbook, “Etruscan."