International College Students Face A ‘Cruel Choice’ With New ICE Rule Mandating In-Person Classes
Illinois colleges say they’re still studying the rule change, but thousands of students could be impacted by the new requirement.
Kate McGee
Former Reporter, Education
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Illinois Law School Grads Ask State To Let Them Skip The Bar Exam Because Of COVID-19
Citing safety concerns and exam delays, would-be lawyers want the state Supreme Court to let them become lawyers without taking the exam.
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COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise In Some Parts Of Illinois. This Worries Experts.
The number of new positive cases in Illinois has increased for three days in a row, but the state’s seven-day positivity rate has remained flat.
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From Tight Hallways To Packed Elevators, Urban Campuses Are Grappling With Social Distancing
The allure of downtown Chicago often draws students to schools with urban campuses. During the pandemic, operating from the densest part of the city comes with extra risk.
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Chicago Names A Group To Oversee $56 Million Program To Hire Contact Tracers
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership will hire community organizations, which will then be tasked with recruiting 600 contact tracers by mid-September.
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Don’t Forget Your Mask For Class, And Other COVID-19 College Rules In Illinois
With many unknowns, university officials tell students: “Don’t let COVID-19 throw you off your college path.”
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Illinois Governor Lays Out What In-Person School Will Look Like This Fall
Requirements include masks, no more than 50 students in one space and no field trips. For colleges, dorms and cafeterias can open.
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Unforgettable: Grads And The School Mentors Who Changed Their Lives
As part of WBEZ’s #ChiGradWeek, three students share what their speech coach, “work mom” and music teacher mean to them.
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For First-Generation Graduates, (Virtual) Commencement Honors Family Sacrifice
As part of WBEZ’s #ChiGradWeek, first-in-the-family grads share the triumph and heartache of graduating online amid protests and a pandemic.
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This Black-Owned Salon Was Ready To Reopen. Then It Was Looted.
Although Chicago businesses can reopen Wednesday, many owners are wondering how long it’ll take to recover from both a pandemic and looting.
