Faculty, Staff Union Reaches Agreement With City Colleges Of Chicago, Strike Averted

The Cook County College Teachers Union and the community college system reached a tentative agreement overnight Sunday into Monday.

Advocate Healthcare Named Official Healthcare Partner Of Chicago State University

Advocate Health Care has been named the official healthcare partner of CSU athletics during its historical first football season.

100 CPS High School Students Graduate From Chicago Police And Firefighters Training Academy

It's graduation season and Chicago kids with a dream of becoming first responders celebrated theirs.

Leo High School Principal Dr. Shaka Rawls Receives Golden Apple Award For Leadership

"Each year, we give out 10 teacher awards and one to two principal awards for outstanding leaders in Illinois," Alan Mather said.

Depiction Of Turbulent Particles In Water Wins University Of Chicago's Science As Art Contest

The university said scientific research can often result in striking images that might appear in simulations under microscopes.

Applications Open For Honorary CPS Student Board Member

The board is looking for a high school junior or senior to serve as an honorary member. The student will also receive a $1,000 scholarship.

University Of Notre Dame To Waive Tuition For Students With Families Who Earn Under $150,000 Per Year

Families with income below $200,000 will receive need-based aid to cover half of their tuition.

Chicago's Olive-Harvey College Launches Barber Program For High School Students

The college at 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave., part of the City Colleges of Chicago, is launching a new program for aspiring barbers.

Leo High School Choir Performs In Special Veterans Day Ceremony For Alumni Who Served

The choir, made famous by America's Got Talent, performed at the South Side school this morning as part of a special Veterans Day ceremony.

Leo High School Boys' Choir Returns Home After Star Turn On "America's Got Talent"

"I'm extremely proud of my young men," said choir director Ladonna Hill.

Leo High School Choir Comes In 4th Place In "America's Got Talent" Finale

Simon Cowell left the choir with some parting words. "You're going to inspire so many people," he said.

Leo High School Held Viewing Party As Choir Performed During Finals Of "America's Got Talent"

Every phone inside Leo High School was working overtime as supporters headed to the app to put in a vote for their choir.

Leo High School Choir Advances To "America's Got Talent" Finals

The choir won America's vote Wednesday night—taking the last spot in the finals.

Leo High School Boys' Choir Returns Home To Chicago After "America's Got Talent" Triumph

The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.

Chicago Nonprofits Help Provide Teachers And Students With Supplies For Upcoming School Year

Volunteers spent Saturday packing up boxes of school supplies at the Art of Giving Foundation in Logan Square.

Leo High School Boys' Choir Celebrated At Chicago City Council Meeting After "America's Got Talent" Performance

The choir's rise to fame began after a video of them singing was posted to social media by CBS News's Audrina Sinclair last February.

DJ Program At School In Chicago's Englewood Neighborhood Is Inspiring Kids' Passions

But there is a chance that Mr. B's DJ program could be cut.

Malcolm X College Students Take Trip Of A Lifetime In Study Abroad Program Visit To Africa

It was the trip of a lifetime for Courtney Beckford-Onar; leaving Chicago and taking a nearly 13-hour flight to Ghana.

Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges Team Up With UIC To Help Students Get 4-Year Degrees

City officials said the Chicago Roadmap program has become a nationally recognized partnership between K-12 schools and community colleges.

Malcolm X College Begins Performances, Marketplace For Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa started the day after Christmas Thursday, and lasts seven days. Each day represents a principle.

Students At Minnie Miñoso Academy Get Lesson On School's Namesake For Hispanic Heritage Month

Minnie Miñoso Academy is named after the late White Sox icon. His son wants to make sure students there know who the Hall of Famer is.

Little Flower Lancers Hold 50th Class Reunion Sunday

The high school class of 1974 and grammar school class of 1970 are hosting a 50th reunion Sunday, Oct. 6, at X's & O's in Palos Heights

Chicago School Placed On Soft Lockdown After Adult Community Member Is Found Dead

An elementary school in the Bridgeport neighborhood was placed on lockdown Monday, said Carrie Cole, principal of Minnie Miñoso Academy.

Chicago Charter School Network Introduces High-Tech Visitor ID, Weapons Detection Systems

CBS News Chicago stopped by to see the security systems in action.

Chicago College Freshmen Get Back To School Sendoff With Supplies And More

Hundreds of Chicago's college-bound freshmen headed into Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of their first day of school.

CPS Students Lead Annual Peace Walk Promoting Anti-Violence Initiatives

The group was formed after an eighth grader was the victim of gun violence in 2021.

Queen of Martyrs School Plans Spring 'Inspiring A Better Future' Gala

Join Queen of Martyrs Sunday, April 14, at 115 Bourbon Street for the annual spring gala featuring food, drink, music, raffles and more.

Chicago Names Its New Citywide Spelling Bee Champion

The winning word was a noun: "myocarditis."

Dist. 218 Seeks Crafters For April Arts Extravaganza

The Dist. 218 Arts Extravaganze will be held Saturday, April 5, at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island.

Thousands Of Chicago Public Schools Students Attend Annual Skilled Trades Career Fair At McCormick Place

"I want to become an automotive engineer and work with cars," he said.

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Chicago Board Of Education To Vote On Having Resource Officers Inside Schools

Some families say they know their school resource officer by name, helping students learn not all cops are bad guys.

School Spotlight: Leo High School

Principal Shaka Rawls is a graduate of Leo High School and he came back to help revive the school.

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

Members Of "Divine Nine" Black Fraternities And Sororities Read To Chicago Schoolchildren

Also speaking Thursday was Kareem Edwards, the first Black owner and operator of a Chicago-based Chick-fil-A franchise.

Former St. Bede Student Raises $400,000 To Keep School Open

Church officials blamed state lawmakers for cutting scholarship funds.

REPEAT: McAuley Wins 17th IHSA 4A State Volleyball Title

Mother McAuley wins back to back state titles in a rematch of last season's championship game against Benet Academy at ISU’s CEFCU Arena.

Chicago Public Schools Reach Record 84% Graduation Rate

The class of 2023 also earned a record $2 billion in college scholarships, while dropout rates fell to 5.3%

Dolton 149 Celebrates Spirited Institute Day, Hails 2023 Achievements

Dolton 149's theme for the new school year is "Let's Do More in 24."

Bridgeport School Renamed After White Sox Legend Minnie Miñoso

An elementary school in the Bridgeport neighborhood has been renamed after White Sox Hall of Famer Minnie Miñoso.

2023 Football Schedule Released For Chicago Mount Carmel

The 2023 fall football schedule is out for Mount Carmel, with Week 1 set to kick off on Saturday, Aug. 26 against East St. Louis.

Queen of Martyrs School Debuts New Scholarships To Assist Families

Queen of Martyrs School has created new scholarships to assist families in making Catholic education possible for their children.

Chicago State University Staff Calling On Elected Officials As Strike Reaches 10th Day

Union members said negotiations fell apart Thursday during a meeting with the university president.

160 Chicago State University Faculty And Staff Go On Strike

Union members and administrators are "still far apart on workload issues and pay."