Johnson speaks to CPS students at Lunch with a Leader
Mayor Johnson sat down with Chicago Public Schools students at an event known as Lunch with a Leader on Tuesday. The students met influential leaders from several industries including the mayor and NBA players.
Book giveaway promotes STEM learning for kids of color
In honor of Black History Month, author Neil Thompson is doing a book giveaway with STEM-related children's books written by Black authors.
FAFSA delays leave college students in limbo
College students are facing some major financial issues as FAFSA struggles to keep up with applications.
Chicago schools celebrate recovery in student reading levels, outperforming national averages
Chicago public school officials are celebrating the findings of some new research that takes a look at student reading levels.
Chicago schools celebrate recovery in student reading levels
Chicago public school officials are celebrating the findings of some new research that takes a look at student reading levels.
Science experiment at Tennessee elementary school sends 18 students, teacher to hospital
A science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital.
Black Men's Mental Health & Wellness Symposium happening at UChicago
The African American Alumni Committee at the University of Chicago is hosting its 2024 symposium Saturday focusing on improving access to mental health care and deconstructing stigmas.
South Side middle school rallies together for No One Eats Alone Day
Gary Comer Middle School celebrates National No One Eats Alone Day by making the meal and the individual feel special.
Columbia College Chicago president to step down this summer
The president and CEO of Columbia College Chicago announced Thursday he would be stepping down in July.
Columbia College president stepping down
The president of Columbia College is stepping down. Dr. Kwang-Wu Kim held the position for more than a decade.
Educators, parents weigh merits of introducing therapy in schools
More schools are trying to respond to the youth mental health crisis by introducing therapy to students but not everyone is on board.
Orland Park students get free scooters for Random Acts of Kindness Week
A random act of kindness this Valentine's Day put smiles on the faces of more than 100 kids in the southwest suburbs.
Orland Park students get free scooters for Random Acts of Kindness Week
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, student-athletes part of Buddy's HELPERS raised money to surprise the kids at Fernway Park Elementary with free scooters.
Hinsdale South High School teacher dies after suffering medical emergency on campus
Hinsdale South High School teacher Ryan Mott died after suffering a medical emergency on campus Monday morning.
Chicago's Catholic schools struggle after state scholarship program ends
When the state ended the program that funded scholarships for low-income children to attend private and religious schools, it hit Chicago’s Catholic community hard.
Chicago's Catholic schools struggle after 'Illinois Invest in Kids Act' ends
When the state ended the program that funded scholarships for low-income children to attend private and religious schools, it hit Chicago’s Catholic community hard.
Beloved Hinsdale South High School teacher dies suddenly
Hinsdale South High School teacher Ryan Mott died after suffering a medical emergency on campus Monday morning.
Chicago Teachers Union reaches tentative agreement with Instituto del Progreso Latino
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members at Instituto del Progreso Latino charter schools reached a tentative agreement with management late Saturday night.
Chicago Teachers Union reaches tentative agreement with Instituto del Progreso Latino
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members at Instituto del Progreso Latino charter schools reached a tentative agreement with management late Saturday night.
Grayslake Middle School closure extended until late April for critical repairs
The closure of Grayslake Middle School will be extended until the end of April, school administrators announced Friday.