Suburban schools forced into lockdown after nearby shooting
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting inside a suburban home forced two nearby schools to be put on lockdown Monday afternoon.
Shooting suspect arrested after 2 suburban schools put on lockdown
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting inside a suburban home forced two nearby schools to be put on lockdown Monday afternoon.
U.S. hits grim milestone with record number of school shootings
School shootings have reached record numbers in the United States this year, according to the latest data.
Chicago mom creates program to help disabled adults once they graduate high school
When a Chicago mother couldn't find resources for her disabled daughter, she came up with her own solution.
Chicago mom creates program to help disabled adults once they graduate high school
When a Chicago mother couldn't find resources for her disabled daughter, she came up with her own solution.
CPS enhances outdoor learning with latest playground investment
Chicago Public Schools is investing in outdoor learning spaces as district leaders unveiled another new playground Wednesday.
CPS invests in outdoor learning spaces
Kids have a new playground to explore this school year!
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias takes stand against book bans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.
Illinois Secretary of State advocates for freedom of speech and fights against book bans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking a strong stand in defense of freedom of speech by supporting legislation aimed at preventing book bans.
Naperville school district embraces ChatGPT for students, shifting perception of AI in education
Starting September 11 in School District 203 — among the largest in all of Illinois — students grades 8-12 now have full access to ChatGPT on all district devices.
Record freshman class enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is kicking off the school year with an impressive milestone.
Largest freshman class recorded in University of Illinois history
It is already a record-breaking school year for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their class of 2027 is the largest in the university's history.
Student loan payments resume for first time since pandemic
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
'Project I Am' makes difference in community for Giving Tuesday
Jahkil Jackson, a 16-year-old from Chicago, founded Project I Am while on a mission to get other kids involved in their communities. Jackson works with Crate & Barrel to sell his "Power Pillows" - pillows with inspiration.
3 DePaul students robbed in under an hour
DePaul University has added extra security to the campus after three students were robbed in just 30 minutes Saturday. The offenders approached young women, demanded their things and hit one person in the face.
Bring your mystery object to Field Museum's ID Day
The field Museum's Annual ID Day returns this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in your mystery rock or photo and get a scientist's take on your object.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
CTU president explains why she sends her son to private school
The president of the CTU wrote a letter to members Thursday explaining why her son is not attending CPS this fall.
Pritzker: SIUE expansion to boost quality education and healthcare access
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Pritzker: SIUE expansion to boost quality education and healthcare access
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).