Biography: Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

Chicago Spanish Trade Commissioner Reacts to IOC Vote

We get reaction on today's 2016 Summer Games announcement from Spain's Chicago trade commissioner

Posted on 10.2.2009

Medill Students Rally Support for Alumna Roxana Saberi

From the Evanston campus, one student group tries to reach around the world in efforts to help freelance journalist Roxana Saberi.

Posted on 4.24.2009

A 'Rock and Roll Guy' Considers New Work

We continue our series Hard Working with the story of "Crash" H.S. Crawford.

Posted on 4.21.2009

Work Search Can Take You Far from Home

Another personal story in our series on jobs and joblessness, Hard Working.

Posted on 4.15.2009

A Hard Working Story About Hardly Working

When work goes away, it can leave you with an empty wallet and a big hole in your life.

Posted on 4.8.2009

A Student's Journey to City Science Fair

We profile one student heading to the city-wide science fair this weekend.

Posted on 3.27.2009

Hiring Practices Pay off for Local Charter

With many charter schools known for high turn over, we find out how one is keeping its staff.

Posted on 3.11.2009

Some Students Hesitate on Cash for Grades

We find out why Chicago Public Schools' new cash incentive program initially flopped at one school.

Posted on 11.26.2008

New ESL Testing Brings 'Fs' for Some Schools

English Language Learners took a different state test this year to measure academic achievement. In some cases, those scores are bringing down how schools rank overall.

Posted on 10.31.2008

New IL Teacher of Year Shares Education Essentials

We head to Cicero to meet Linda Smerge, Illinois' new teacher of the year.

Posted on 10.21.2008

Students Cash in on Grades, Many Don't Make Cut

A Chicago Public School program is doling out a quarter million dollars as part of a grades incentive program, but many students don't make the cut.

Posted on 10.17.2008

Marathon Heats Up, Support On Hand

Runners brave the heat again this year--but with more resources on hand.

Posted on 10.13.2008

How the Cubs Changed Fans' Lives

We get fan reactions on how this Cubs season has impacted them.

Posted on 10.2.2008

Meeks Takes School Funding Protest to Wrigley Field

Illinois Senator James Meeks brings school funding protest to Cubs playoff game.

Posted on 10.2.2008

Handheld Computer Reaches CPS First Graders

Some Chicago Public School elementary students will get their own handheld computers this year.

Posted on 9.10.2008