Dolly Parton's Imagination Library goes statewide in Illinois: Free books for kids under five
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding statewide in Illinois.
Contract negotiations drag on for UChicago nurses, grad students
Nurses and graduate students at the University of Chicago gathered Monday to demand their contract negotiations be finalized.
Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Chicago teen earns doctoral degree
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
17-year-old Chicago girl earns doctorate from Arizona State University
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
17-year-old Chicago girl earns doctorate from ASU
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
Meta's new Illinois data center now operational
Meta's new data center in DeKalb is officially operational, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.
Meta's new DeKalb data center marks significant expansion and commitment to STEM education
Meta's new data center in DeKalb is officially operational, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.
Mount Carmel High School football wins state championship
Mount Carmel High School is honoring its state championship football team.
Mount Carmel High School football wins state championship
One Chicago high school was busy breaking records last weekend. Mount Carmel High School's football team beat Downers Grove taking their 15th state championship. They're now tied with Joliet Catholic for most football state championships in Illinois.
Second City faculty union could go on strike soon
The Second City faculty union authorized a strike as progress stalls at the bargaining table. The union has been fighting for a new contract for over two years.
All Stars Project of Chicago to raise money for youth development
The All Stars Project is a youth development program that helps children empower themselves through performance. The group will be hosting a benefit to raise money for other organizations that help children learn and grow.
Online tool changing the way Illinois students cope
A growing number of schools in Illinois are using an online film program to help their students cope with anxiety, loneliness, bullying, and social media addiction. Scilla Andreen, CEO of Impactful USA, talks about how their Creative Coping Toolkit is helpings students in distress.
Evanston norovirus outbreak connected to $1-burrito event for Northwestern students
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak connected to a dollar-burrito event for Northwestern University students.
Evanston norovirus outbreak connected to $1-burrito event for Northwestern students
The Evanston Health Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak believed to be connected to a $1-burrito event with Big Wig for Northwestern students.
Lockport voters to decide on high school renovation funding next year
Voters living in Lockport High School District 205 will be asked in March to decide on $85 million in funding for renovations.
Lockport voters to decide on high school renovation funding next year
Voters living in Lockport High School District 205 will be asked in March to decide on $85 million in funding for renovations.
'We All Code' founded for girls, underserved youth in STEM
The Chicago-based non-profit We All Code aims to eliminate the barriers keeping girls and underserved youth from learning STEM skills. The free programs are run by highly-trained instructors. For every two children there is one mentor to teach them real skills like python, robotics, website building and more.
More student loan borrowers are filing for bankruptcy to offload debt
Discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy is on the rise.
Inside Out: DePaul University and Cook County Jail bridge education divide with innovative program
Through education, this story highlights the merging of two different worlds — students from DePaul University and men in custody at the Cook County Jail.