Columbia College Chicago is reducing its academic programs from 58 to 40 to improve financial stability and focus on student success in creative fields.

The family of Landon Payton, who died following a middle school medical emergency, and activists demand HISD provide details on his death and overall student safety issues.

Nye County faces a foster home shortage, prompting a Q&A event to inform on becoming foster parents and address the issue, with incentives available for potential caregivers.