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New Elementary Magnet and Classical Schools to Expand
To further expand access to high-quality school options in all parts of the city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools today announced a plan to transform three neighborhood schools… Read more
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Announces 2018-19 Illinois State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce the names of the 2018-19 Illinois State Scholars. These outstanding honorees represent some of Illinois’ best and brightest, and join… Read more
CPS Students Learning Faster Than 96 Percent of Students in the U.S.
Stanford University professor Sean Reardon, a leading expert on education equality in the United States, presented a new analysis today on Chicago Public Schools that shows Chicago’s students learn and… Read more
Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Treasurer Michael Frerichs File for Re-Election
Democratic incumbents Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Treasurer Michael Frerichs filed their petitions for re-election to their Constitutional offices. While Mendoza and Frerichs filed the maximum 10,000 signatures, they collected over… Read more
‘Tis the Sea-son with Holiday Events at Shedd Aquarium
There’s no place like Shedd Aquarium for the holidays! The aquarium is spreading the cheer with festive events, breakfasts with Santa, special screenings of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D® and… Read more
DuSable Museum and NMMA Receive Joint Award
The DuSable Museum of African American History and the National Museum of Mexican Art have been awarded a joint grant by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation through… Read more
Around Town
Compiled Ashmar Mandou Christmas Around the World Museum of Science and Industry Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones in Christmas… Read more
‘Tis the Season for Keeping Your Budget in Check
By: Andrés Baltazar The holidays are meant to be the most wonderful time of the year. So, the last thing any of us wants is to be distracted by financial… Read more
Cicero Honors MMA Champion Jose Torres
Mixed Martial Arts Champion Jose “Shorty” Torres and Combat-Do founder Master Bob Schirmer displayed the championship belts that Torres has won in international and national competitions at a recent meeting… Read more
