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New Report Details Chicago’s Racial, Ethnic Disparities
Despite some progress, significant racial inequities have stagnated, and in some cases grown worse, in Chicago since the civil rights movement, according to a new report by University of Illinois… Read more
Activists Call on Rauner to Avoid School Voucher Programs
By: Ashmar Mandou This week, 34 legislators signed a letter to Governor Bruce Rauner urging him to keep school voucher programs out of Illinois and keep public dollars within the… Read more
12 CPS STUDENTS COMPETE FOR FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO WORLD RENOWNED FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL
High School Student Finalists Will Compete May 12th in Inaugural Mayor’s Cup Culinary Competition with Celebrity Judges Leigh Omilinsky, Alpana Singh, Brett August and More Twelve high school students will… Read more
CPS Announces Intention to Recommend Ogden-Jenner Merger After Creating Transition Plan
In a letter to members of the Ogden and Jenner elementary schools communities, Chicago Public Schools leadership announced the district’s intent to recommend that the Chicago Board of Education move… Read more
‘Put our people first’
By: Ashmar Mandou Vocal marchers took over the school grounds of Curie High School Monday evening in an effort to protest the abandonment felt by many in regards to education… Read more
Munoz Seeks to Broaden Illinois State Police Candidate Pool
More veterans could soon be eligible for appointment as an Illinois State Police officer under a plan that adds two considerations in meeting the collegiate educational requirements for the position…. Read more
City Colleges’ STAR Scholarship Program Celebrates First Graduating Class
Two years ago, the inaugural class of Chicago STAR Scholars embarked on a path toward earning a college degree or certificate at City Colleges of Chicago. Today, more than 175… Read more
Illinois DCFS Enhances Procedures to Promote the Safety, Adjustment and Well-being of LGBTQ Youth in Care
On May 6, 2017, Illinois DCFS Director George Sheldon signed enhanced department procedures to be followed when providing services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth… Read more
Chicago Park District Launches Annual Operation: Help a Hero
The Chicago Park District will launch its second annual Operation: Help a Hero on May 29th, 2017, benefiting homeless veterans across Chicagoland. Operation: Help a Hero is an effort to… Read more
McDonald’s is Now Available for Delivery on UberEATS in Chicago
Whether they are home, the office or somewhere in between, McDonald’s customers in Chicago can now enjoy their favorite burgers, fries, beverages and desserts delivered right to them through UberEATS…. Read more
