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ISBE Wants to Know What Educators, Parents Think about State Assessments
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) wants to know what educators, parents, and other stakeholders think about state assessments. ISBE launched a survey to gather feedback on state and… Read more
New Year? … New Career!
Get ready for a new career in 2020 by learning technical skills at Greater West Town. If you are low-income and over the age of 18, you may be eligible… Read more
Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 High School GPA Could Be Your Ticket
Illinois high school students who graduate this coming spring with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above might now be able to reap the benefits of a generous financial aid program… Read more
ComEd Helps Fill Funding Gap for Students Pursuing Engineering Degrees with New Scholarships
Four second-year students pursuing degrees in engineering are the first recipients of a new ComEd scholarship that fills the tuition gap not covered by financial aid for the rest of… Read more
Give Thanks for Family, Friends, and Food Safety This Thanksgiving
Many people look forward to turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and everything else that may go with their Thanksgiving meal. But one thing you do not want to go with your… Read more
Lilly Promotes Alzheimer’s Awareness
In recognition of November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting the importance of early detection for Alzheimer’s disease. Rep. Lilly is urging families… Read more
Avoid Holiday Heartburn
Even if you’re not a “foodie” most people look forward to indulging in the culinary delights of holiday time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This means that even people who… Read more
Illinois HIV Care Connect Introduces HIV and Youth Web Content
As part of a continuing effort to educate young people about HIV prevention and treatment, Illinois HIV Care Connect introduced HIV and Youth web content to support the Y.O.U.T.H. Quiz… Read more
Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults… Read more
Indoor Winter Season for Popular Wicker Park Farmers Market Returns
Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce presents the second indoor winter season of its popular Wicker Park Farmers Market, open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on each month’s first… Read more
