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Play On! Chicago Public Schools Brings Museum Experiences into Classrooms
More students than ever across the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) District now have access to designated spaces where they can touch and explore the physical world around them. In partnership… Read more
Ford, Higher Education Leaders Sound Alarm on Federal Funding Cuts
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined representatives from state universities and higher education organizations Monday to oppose potential federal cuts and reaffirm the state’s commitment to creating diverse… Read more
Paschen Scholars Program Takes Learning Beyond the Classroom with Garfield Park Conservatory Visit
The Paschen Scholars Program, an innovative educational partnership between F.H. Paschen (FHP) and George Westinghouse College Prep (GWCP), organized a student worksite visit to the historic Garfield Park Conservatory where… Read more
Chicago Teachers Union Step Closer to Agreement
After nearly a year of bargaining and ironing out a contract, the Chicago Teachers Union approved a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools. The tentative agreement will go to CTU’s… Read more
DAV, RecruitMilitary® Host National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair, April 8 from 11am – 3pm Central. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active… Read more
Chicago Partners Set to Break Ground on The Ave., Affordable Housing Unit
Nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and its partner, KMW Communities LLC, have closed on financing for The Ave., a 52-unit mixed-use affordable housing development in Chicago’s northwest side Humboldt… Read more
Mayor Johnson, City Officials and Developers Celebrate Groundbreaking of 79 West Monroe
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Bill Conway and city officials — including Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright and Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda… Read more
City Selects Anthony Joel Quezada for 35th Ward Aldermanic Vacancy
By: Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago has selected 8th District Cook County Commissioner Anthony Joel Quezada to fill the 35th Ward aldermanic vacancy. Mayor Brandon Johnson made the appointment… Read more
Jurado Federal Condena a Hombre de Chicago por Delitos de Tráfico Sexual y Secuestro
Un juez federal condenó a un hombre de Chicago de tráfico sexual violento con cinco jóvenes víctimas, incluyendo una joven de 15 años, y de secuestrar a dos de ellas…. Read more
The Dark Decline of the Two Ruling Parties Part II: The Democratic Party
By Daniel Nardini Speaking to crowds of tens and even hundreds of thousands at any one event across the country, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. House of Representatives Alexandria… Read more »