14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Slain Officer Aréanah Preston’s mother to accept her graduate degree from Loyola University
Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston was supposed to walk across a stage Saturday and accept her master’s degree from Loyola University Chicago.
Drug education shifts to include 5th graders amid fentanyl crisis
The current fentanyl crisis has caused a shift in drug education. Now, schools and police departments feel children as young as the 5th grade should learn about the dangers of hard drugs.
More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
University of Illinois Chancellor recaps successful academic year
University of Illinois Chancellor Dr. Robert Jones and HOPE Chicago CEO Dr. Janice Jackson join Good Day Chicago to recap the academic year and look ahead to next fall.
New Loper app helps match teens with colleges
Loper app co-founders Sam Bernstein and Eric Menna join Good Day Chicago to tout their new app that helps prospective college students discover their dream school.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Chicago prep school's 'negligent behavior' toward cyberbullying led to student's suicide, parents allege
In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.
Chicago teacher Anquineice Brown receives Golden Apple Award
The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching was presented to Marquette Elementary School 4th grade teacher Anquineice Brown.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill mandating anti-book banning policy for state-funded libraries
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
Illinois lawmakers push back on library book bans
Illinois lawmakers greenlighted a bill Wednesday that says libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding, in a vote that fissured along party lines.
Class of 2023 faces jittery job market
With many companies announcing layoffs and others with hiring freezes, the newest graduates are facing an unknown job market.
DuPage County schools collaborate to develop a new response plan for emergencies
DuPage County is introducing a new county-wide response plan to deal with emergencies at public schools.
DuPage County schools collaborate to develop a new response plan for emergencies
DuPage County is introducing a new county-wide response plan to deal with emergencies at public schools.
Illinois public universities seek additional funding despite proposed 7% increase
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
Illinois public universities seek additional funding despite proposed 7% increase
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Glenbard West High School
A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Glenbard West High School on Wednesday, the second such threat at the school in less than a week.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Chicago woman creates book series to teach kids about finances
A respected Chicago author says it is never the wrong time for kids to learn financial literacy.