Education
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Student loan borrowers in Illinois could face federal, state ‘tax bomb’ in 2026
Jan 30, 2026 4:18 pm - Certain types of student loan forgiveness face federal and state taxes after a law that protected borrowers expired Dec. 31. Now, these loan breaks are considered taxable income at the federal and state levels. A new settlement agreement could terminate the Saving on Valuable Education plan, requiring borrowers to switch to other plans to qualify for loan forgiveness.
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National civics competition for middle schoolers comes with $100K top prizeJan 30, 2026 3:25 pm - Sixth, seventh and eighth graders with an idea about using civics to improve their community can submit an essay to participate in a national competition with a chance to win a $100,000 in a 529 educational savings plan.
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Profiles in Excellence returns for Black History MonthJan 30, 2026 1:24 pm - Origin stories come to life through performance and storytelling at the 43rd annual Profiles in Excellence event from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago.
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New superintendent named in Bloomingdale District 13Jan 29, 2026 4:39 pm - Bloomingdale Elementary District 13 will have a new superintendent for the first time in 14 years.
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Eby steps down from Glenbard school board, seat to be filled by appointmentJan 28, 2026 4:22 pm - The Glenbard High School District 87 board of education is seeking applicants for a vacant seat.
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How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Jan 28, 2026 10:21 am - American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll.
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Schaumburg High School students hold walkout to protest recent immigration enforcement actionsJan 27, 2026 6:03 pm - A large crowd of Schaumburg High School students walked out of their final period classes Tuesday to gather along Schaumburg Road in protest of recent ICE actions in Minnesota and across the country.
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Harper College opens new federally funded aviation maintenance lab at Schaumburg AirportJan 27, 2026 4:30 pm - Harper College has opened a new Harper Aviation Maintenance Lab at Schaumburg Regional Airport to provide students greater access to affordable education and hands-on training for aviation careers.
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Glen Ellyn District 41 names new Hadley principalJan 27, 2026 2:43 pm - The Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board has hired Rebecca Gabrenya as the next principal of Hadley Junior High School.
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College of DuPage Great Read Series brings author Chloe Gong on March 9Jan 26, 2026 9:23 pm - College of DuPage’s Great Read Series returns this spring semester with a lineup of engaging events centered around Chloe Gong’s book, “Foul Lady Fortune,” culminating in an author talk and book signing on Monday, March 9