Monthly Archives: August 2019
CPS Announce Opportunity Schools Expansion
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on Tuesday announced the addition of ten new high schools to the CPS Opportunity Schools program for the 2019-20 school year, bringing the… Read more
Castro Celebrates Adult Literacy Grants for Literacy Connection
State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) announced that adult literacy programs in her district will receive nearly $290,000 in state grants. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White awarded the grants through… Read more
Grown Your Own Teacher Program Becomes Law
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez’s measure expanding the ability of schools and future teachers to participate in the Grow Your Own Teacher program became law. The Grow Your Own… Read more
Students Make Their Goodman Theatre Debut
Goodman Theatre’s summer programs—PlayBuild Youth Intensive and Musical Theater Intensive—culminate with two final showcases performed by 100 students (aged 14-18) on August 9 and 10 at 7pm. Under the leadership… Read more
Aquino Announces Adult Literacy Grants for 2nd District
State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) announced on Monday that adult literacy programs in his district will receive $110,000 in state grants. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White awarded the grants… Read more
Pappas: Cook County Property Taxes Due Thursday
Property owners must pay the Second Installment of their Cook County property taxes by August 1, 2019, to avoid hefty late charges imposed by state law, Treasurer Maria Pappas said…. Read more
Hernandez-Backed Protections for Immigrant Parents and their Children Signed Into Law
Legislation supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, that will streamline the guardianship process for minors in the case that their parent is detained or deported was signed into… Read more
Peters Extends Services for Youth Leaving DCFS Under New Law
Youth who are transitioning out of DCFS care will be eligible to receive support from various state agencies under a measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that was… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs New Law Giving Relief from High Interest on Consumer Debt
Surrounded by consumer advocates at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Consumer Fairness Act into law Monday, giving millions of Illinoisans relief from high interest on… Read more
City Unveils New Census Website
The City on Tuesday rolled out a new census website – census2020.chicago.gov – a one-stop shop to support the city’s complete count effort for the upcoming 2020 census. The comprehensive… Read more
