Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D 'She's so H.O.O.D' awards to be given out next month
Chicago's Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation works with teenage girls to provide them with reproductive health education. Next month they will be honoring young women who are making a difference.
De La Salle to install Anne Marie Tirpak as new president
De La Salle Institute is about to make history --- installing the school's first lay person and woman as president in its 134-year history.
ADA-compliant playground unveiled at West Loop school
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Friday for a new ADA compliant playground at Wilma Rudolph Learning Center in the West Loop.
Suburban school introduces outdoor space for classes
One suburban school district unveiled new classrooms on Thursday. While they come with plenty of natural light, students might just have to deal with a squirrel joining class.
Danny Trejo visits Saint Ignatius College Prep, shares special message with students
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.
Danny Trejo visits Saint Ignatius College Prep, shares special message with students
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.
Prospect Heights school introduces outdoor space for classes
One suburban school district unveiled new classrooms on Thursday. While they come with plenty of natural light, students might just have to deal with a squirrel joining class.
Prospect Heights school introduces outdoor space for classes
One suburban school district unveiled new classrooms on Thursday. While they come with plenty of natural light, students might just have to deal with a squirrel joining class.
New outdoor spaces expand learning outside the classroom in Prospect Heights
McArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights used federal pandemic funds to create outdoor learning spaces. The new "classrooms" allow students to remain socially distant while getting some fresh air.
BYU completes investigation into Duke player's racial slur allegations, finds no evidence to corroborate claim
BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
380 Chicago students receive free shoes to kick off the school year on the right foot
Hundreds of students on Chicago's South Side are getting help to start the school year on the right foot.
Princeton University to cover all college costs for students from families earning less than $100K
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Sen. Dick Durbin wants student loan borrowers to have option of filing bankruptcy for loans
An Illinois lawmaker is asking Congress for additional help when it comes to student loan debt.
South Side grade school wins back-to-school contest
Alex Haley Academy students were ecstatic when they found out they'd each be going home with a box of brand-new school supplies.
Southern Illinois University welcomes largest freshman class in 5 years
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Austin A. Lane talks about their dramatic increase in enrollment in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safe2Help Illinois provides 24/7 service for students to share school safety issues
Samantha Kanish, school safety policy advisor at Safe2Help Illinois, talks about their 24/7 program and the importance of providing a lifeline for students looking to address safety issues.
How prepared are Illinois schools for shooting threats?
With the new school year just starting, FOX 32 Chicago is beginning a series of Special Reports looking at how school threats are handled locally, and how students are under fire.
Uvalde students return to classroom for first time since shooting on Tuesday
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Chicago-area students from Jackson State University organize water drive for Mississippi city
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker has been working with the students to organize a three-day "Help Jackson Now" water drive in the South Suburbs. They collected three semi trailers worth of bottled water.