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ISBE Launches Purple Start School Program to Support Military-Connected Students
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the launch of the Purple Star School program, a new statewide initiative recognizing schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Prose en Espanol: A Celebration of Talent
On Monday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) held a celebration where first through fifth grade student finalists competed in a Spanish-language oratory competition, reciting famous poems and literature from memory. The… Read more
Chicago Students Celebrate First Ever Chi-Craft Graduation
On Saturday, April 25 at Chicago State University, Chicago Public Schools hosted the first-ever Chi-Craft “Quantum Leap” Competition & Program Graduation, the culminating event of a 10-week afterschool program designed to introduce… Read more
Tips to Boost Your Mental Health in May
Courtesy of Centerstone Set up a getaway It could be camping with friends or a trip to the tropics. The act of planning a vacation and having something to look… Read more
CDPH Expands Mental Health Safety Net
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is proud to announce the next phase of its Mental Health Equity Initiative (MHEI), a partner network launched in 2020 to complement direct… Read more
Kids Above All Expands Immediate Access to Counseling Services for Survivors of Gun Violence
As families affected by violence across Chicagoland face growing mental health challenges and long waitlists for care, Kids Above All is expanding access to its Counseling Solutions program, offering immediate, no-waitlist mental health services for… Read more
Mentalhood, PCC Community Wellness Center to Host Conversation on Black Men’s Mental Health
Mentalhood and PCC Community Wellness Center are bringing together men and boys from across Chicago’s West Side for a morning focused on mental health, healing, and connection. The gathering is… Read more
New SNAP Requirement Takes Effect
By: Ashmar Mandou The latest federal SNAP work requirement will take effect on Friday, May 1st, putting thousands of residents at risk of losing their benefits. At a press conference… Read more
Ravinia Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival are now on sale. The Ravinia Festival has been a summer destination and tradition for over a century, attracting thousands of music lovers worldwide…. Read more
Andersonville Farmers Market Returns
The 17th annual Andersonville Farmers Market (AFM) will return on Wednesdays from 3 – 7 pm from May 13 – October 21, 2026 on the 1500 block of W. Winona… Read more
