Education

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills that are aimed at making it easier for high school students to apply for and afford college.

A new report shows nearly one in three student loan borrowers are months behind on payments, with delinquencies hitting a record high. As the government resumes collections after a five-year pause, 1.8 million borrowers are at risk of defaulting next month, which could lead to severe consequences, including wage garnishments and tax refund seizures.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is unveiling their new, New Work 2025 exhibition this summer, and FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez has the scoop on site.

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's health clinical liaison Amanda Briick gave some expert analysis on how to teens can properly rest and reset this summer to help with educational burnout.

Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.

Chicago Public Schools closures are the third rail of local politics, but a new report finds many school buildings have low enrollment.

Start your summer reading adventure with Chicago Public Library and discover fun for the whole family.

President Trump says he'll decide in the next two weeks whether or not to get the US involved in the war between Israel and Iran. And, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says goodbye.

A former CPS school is now being transformed into a work center. FOX 32's Tia Ewing was at the grand opening in the Austin neighborhood.

Some local students received big recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.

More than 300 girls from across Chicago began their summer Tuesday at the Metro Achievement Center for Girls, a program that combines academics, mentorship and enrichment activities — and this year marks its 40th anniversary.

More than 300 girls from across Chicago began their summer Tuesday at the Metro Achievement Center for Girls, a program that combines academics, mentorship and enrichment activities — and this year, marks its 40th anniversary.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is leaving his post this week to take on the top education job in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. But it didn't stop him from taking some parting shots at the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson.