Chicago's PUSH Excel celebrates MLK Day with annual scholarship breakfast
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition leaders addressed community violence and mental health issues at their annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast.
Chicago area leaders celebrate MLK at annual scholarship breakfast
PUSH Excel hosted its 34th Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle attended and thanked county commissioners for their commitment to the community.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Elgin family baffled after 6th grader mistakenly bused to wrong school
The incident occurred on Monday when the suburban 6th grader boarded the bus as usual but ended up at a school that caters to students with behavioral disabilities.
Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
CHAMPS Male Mentoring builds community for youth on South Side
Vondale Singleton founded CHAMPS Male Mentoring Program on the South Side of Chicago about 10 years ago to empower boys and young men of color. The program focuses on social-emotional learning, leadership development, and identity formation.
New Illinois law mandates fentanyl education in schools
The CDC estimates one American dies every five minutes from a drug poisoning. Last year in Cook County, 90% of opioid deaths involved fentanyl. Illinois lawmakers explain the importance of fentanyl education in schools.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Illinois ranks among top educated states: study
A recent study spotlighted Illinois as one of the nation's most educated states in the country.
Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago named in anti-Semitism lawsuit
A scathing lawsuit has been filed against the School of the Art Institute of Chicago over allegations of anti-Semitism.
Scathing lawsuit alleges anti-Semitism at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
A scathing lawsuit has been filed against the School of the Art Institute of Chicago over allegations of anti-Semitism.
Anti-Semitism lawsuit names School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is facing a lawsuit claiming multiple incidents of discrimination and anti-Semitism.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Fenwick High School names new principal
Fenwick High School will have a new principal for next school year.
Fenwick High School names new principal
Fenwick High School will have a new principal for next school year.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Bears name 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award
The Chicago Public Schools manager of elementary sports Juliana Zavala was recognized by the Bears as their 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker. Zavala helped launch the first girls flag football league in 2021 and helps thousand of children get involved in sports.
Columbia College Faculty Union, administration ink new deal after 49-day strike
Adjunct faculty at Columbia College have ratified their new contract.