15 College Hacks You Need to Know for the 2014-15 School Year

Make this your best year ever at college with these 15 helpful college hacks. Ramen not included.

Rep. Feigenholtz, Neighborhood Schools Unite In School Supply Drive

Neighborhood schools compile school supply wish lists for children and families facing financial difficulty.

UIC Prof Can Tell You When You'll Die, Sort Of

The "Face My Age" website will take your selfies and reveal how long you might live.

Chicago Teachers Talked to Like Children in 'Teach to the Test' Video

Chicago schools becoming a flashpoint in battle over standardized testing.

Chicago Public Schools Close Tuesday

All Chicago Public Schools are closing Tuesday due to the cold temperatures expected.

CPS Schools to Close Tuesday

All Chicago Public Schools are closing Tuesday due to the cold temperatures expected.

Former LVHS Employee Accused of Embezzlment

A former Lake View Public High School technology coordinator reportedly embezzled $420,000 from the school. He was found dead in a Tijuana hotel room in Jan. of 2012.

CPS Schools, Many Lake View Private Schools Closing Monday

The decision came late Sunday afternoon after the district was criticized by the union for planning to hold classes.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?

Caribou Coffee's Removal of LGBT Painting Sparks Controversy

The Northbrook coffee shop removed a homecoming image painted by a high school club after receiving complaints. Its corporate office said the store should not have done so.

Private School Options Expanding in Chicago

Six private schools are either slated to open or expand in the city, according to Crain's Chicago Business.

Cubs Cut Ribbon at Greeley Elementary’s New Playground (PHOTOS)

The Cubs, alderman and Greenly principal unveiled a new playground in Lake View after the baseball team donated $25,000 to make it a reality.

Lake View School Gets Prestigious National Nod (PHOTOS)

Mount Carmel Academy was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as being a National School of Excellence.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Succeed in College

Parenting advice from Mom.me on how parents can help their kids succeed in their first year of college. The hardest lesson? Letting them go.

How to Keep School Lunches Safe

Lunch shouldn’t make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing foodborne illness in their lunch bag.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

How Do You Make the Perfect PB&J?

Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?

CTA and Sun-Times Offer Free Rides on the First Day of School

The two are teaming up for the second year in a row to to promote school attendance.

Weird of the Week: Website Says Teachers are Seeking 'Sugar Daddies'

From the department of bizarre press releases: Seeking Arrangement.com claims 356 Chicago-area teachers are moonlighting as sugar babies to make up for low pay and out-of-pocket classroom expenses.

Win Money for Local Schools Through 'Give With Target' Campaign

The Give With Target campaign ends Sept. 21.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Feigenholtz Launches Back to School Drive After CPS Budget Cuts

The Lake View and Lincoln Park representative is collecting things like notebooks and pencils to help struggling parents.

Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School

Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

Blaine School Rejects CPS Budget, Calls it 'Grossly Inadequate'

The school’s budget was slashed by $600,000, and Blaine officials say that doesn’t ensure a quality education. They’re now in talks with CPS about the move in hopes to pull some money back.

Newsweek Names Lake View High School as Top 2,000 in the Country

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday; see where other Chicago high schools ranked.

Local 5th Grader Reads Weather on WGN (VIDEO)

The student from Lake View's Hawthorne Elementary got his five minutes of fame on WGN News.

North Side High Schools Rank Among Best

Some North Side high schools are among the best in Illinois, according to the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.

Go Green: Agassiz Elementary Students Celebrate Earth Day

Students, faculty showcase green initiatives including textile recycling contest, food share program, neighborhood litter collection.

Lake View Teacher Wins Innovator Award from PBS

The elementary school teacher is one of 30 teachers in the nation to be recognized and given a Teacher Innovator Award.

Blaine Plans Outdoor Organic Garden Along Southport

The outdoor space will not only be utilized for classes, but also spruce up the street and hopefully become an outdoor space for area residents.

New Neighborhood Group Bucks Trend by Supporting Cubs

The Wrigleyville Neighbors is comprised of residents who want to see the $500 million Wrigley Field development move full steam ahead without neighborhood restrictions, quite different from other community groups.

VIDEO: Lake View Teacher also Pummels as an MMA Fighter

The mixed martial arts amateur also teaches English at Lake View High School. Watch him fight, and hear why he chose teaching over fighting.

Local Schools Safe from CPS Closure

Out of 129 schools named to a preliminary school closing list, none are in Lincoln Park or Lake View.

Northwestern Plans 5 Football Games at Wrigley

It's a part of a new event and marketing partnership the university announced with the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.

Newtown School Shooting: Talk to Your Kids About it

The National Association of School Psychologists offered a range of suggestions for parents to use while helping children and teens cope with the Connecticut school shooting Friday.

Local Woman Channels CPS Kids' Creativity

A North Side mom committed to giving children across Chicago a voice has launched a nonprofit venture that's grown to include 21 Chicago Public Schools. She's hoping to expand the project to all areas of the city.

CPS Leader Talks School Closures, Consolidation

Chicago Public Schools' CEO writes an open letter to talk about the "utilization crisis" facing the district, and what she plans to do about it.