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Back 2 School Illinois Launches ‘We Appreciate Teachers’ Statewide Contest
Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies each year to help them succeed in the classroom, is… Read more
After School Matters® Supporting Chicago Teens this Spring with Paid Remote, In-Person Programs
Applications are open for more than 400 world class, remote and in-person programs being offered this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are free and are available for nearly… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago, Special Olympics Launch After 22 Project
City Colleges of Chicago, Anixter Center, and the Special Olympics/Special Children’s Charities launched the After 22 Project on Saturday, Jan. 29th at the Richard J. Daley College that aims to… Read more
Mental Health Funding on College, University Campuses
On Monday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago and Young Invincibles announced the filing of the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Appropriations Act, vital new legislation to… Read more
CPS to Implement Shorter Isolation, Quarantine
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will begin to implement the most recent federal, state and city isolation and quarantine guidance, moving from a period of 10 to five days for those… Read more
Two-Thirds United Stands in Solidarity Against Violence
Courtesy of Two Thirds United Melissa Ortega was walking alongside her mother on a Saturday afternoon, but she never returned home because she was caught in a shooting intended for… Read more
Shedd Aquarium Reveals Plans for Exterior Enhancements
On the heels of announcing its significant new 2030 Centennial Commitment, Shedd Aquarium today unveiled more details about proposed exterior improvements within its planned 4-year, onsite transformation and restoration project…. Read more
Marvel Studios’ Eternals Defends Humanity on DVD
Marvel Studios’ Eternals brings its blockbuster hit on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 15th. Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including audio commentary, four deleted scenes… Read more
The Art of the Brick Makes Chicago Debut at MSI
The Art of the Brick, a captivating exhibition, featuring over 100 incredible works of art made from millions of LEGO® bricks, is set to make its Chicago debut at the… Read more
Melissa Ortega Balloon Release
Mourners gathered in Little Village on Saturday, Jan. 29th to pay their final respects to eight-year-old Melissa Ortega, who was fatally shot late January in a gang-related incident. Signs with… Read more
