Yearly Archives: 2016
Munoz Helps Service Members Get College Credit for Military Courses
Service members looking to obtain college credit for military courses may soon have an easier process when transferring credits to a public university or community college in Illinois, under a… Read more
CPS Reminds Residents to Vote in Local School Council Elections
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Forrest Claypool reminded parents and other residents across the city to participate in Local School Council elections this week by voting for parent and community… Read more
CPS High School Quality Working Group Recommends Actions to Improve Student Outcomes, Access to Quality Instruction
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Forrest Claypool and Chief Education Officer (CEdO) Dr. Janice K. Jackson on Tuesday announced recommendations made by the High School Quality Working Group, a collection… Read more
Tax Tip: Use Your Refund to Start Funding Your Child’s Future College Education
It’s almost tax day and if you’re expecting a tax refund you might consider paying it forward—for your child’s college education. With college tuition and mandatory fees more than doubling… Read more
WE Day to Celebrate Young People in Chicago
WE Day, a powerful series of educational events that combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change, announces the initial list… Read more
Harvard Analysis Alleges Health Insurance Discrimination Against People With HIV, Hepatitis C
A nationwide assessment of qualified health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) shows lower rates of insurance coverage in 2016 for people living with HIV and hepatitis C virus… Read more
In Drug-Theft Scandal, Two More Hospitals Urge Patients to Test for HIV and Hepatitis
Two hospitals in Washington State warned nearly 1,500 patients they may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). It’s the latest development in… Read more
Manage Your Allergies
If you’re one of the 75 million Americans who suffer from allergies, you know all too well how your symptoms can make you feel trapped. We connected with Dr. Vivian… Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago Partners with Mobile Care Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago has expanded its partnership with Mobile Care Chicago, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering no-cost medical and preventive care to low-income children, to provide free, comprehensive… Read more
Every Child Counts
By: Ashmar Mandou Covenant House, the nation’s largest agency helping homeless youth, announced on Wednesday its plan to develop further services including an increase in shelter beds, street outreach, and… Read more
