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Back To School

Gov. Braun calls for investigation into NIPSCO as outages near week 2

  • Aug 25

Back-to-school shopping costs edge higher

  • Aug 24

CPS students return to class as funding uncertainty looms

  • Aug 24

CPS families prepare for first day of classes as summer ends

  • Aug 24

I-Team Quick Tip: School shopping scams

  • Aug 22

Students receive free school supplies at West Side giveaway

  • Aug 21

Back-to-School checklist: Ten surprising things parents miss

  • Aug 18

'Windy City Weekend' talks back-to-school

  • Aug 14

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Thousands of CPS students return to classroom

  • Aug 24
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CPS families prepare for first day of classes as summer ends

  • Aug 24
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Students receive free school supplies at West Side giveaway

  • Aug 21
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Students receive free school supplies at West Side giveaway

  • Aug 21
2:04

Back to school: When should parents take kids to urgent care as classes begin again

  • Aug 19
2:39

Teen's non-profit partners with Texans quarterback for Back-to-School event

  • Aug 18
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Back to school: Chicago families paying average $794 per child on supplies

  • Aug 18
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A Boy And His Dream hosting free Back to School Kickoff event Sunday

  • Aug 15

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Amazon

2026's must-have backpacks for kids, teens, and college students

Level up back-to-school style with these 2026 backpack picks.

  • Aug 6
Best Buy

Best back-to-school deals on laptops, dorm decor and more

Shop the best back-to-school deals with school supplies and more starting at just $1.99.

  • Aug 5

Illinois offers temporary sales tax reduction on back-to-school shopping

Parents starting on back-to-school shopping will get a temporary sales tax break for 10 days this month.

  • Aug 3

Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies donated to immigrant families in Chicago

The Islamic Circle of North America Relief hosted its annual backpack and school supply giveaway Saturday on the city's Northwest Side.

  • Aug 1
Amazon

Must-have lunch gear & accessories for back to school 2026

Upgrade your lunch gear with these new accessories for students.

  • Jul 30