Yearly Archives: 2019
Related Midwest, University of Illinois School of Architecture Pioneer Innovative Program for Chicago Teens
Related Midwest and the University of Illinois School of Architecture announced their partnership on an innovative program that will offer Chicago teens an opportunity to immerse themselves in the architecture… Read more
Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
By: Ashmar Mandou Summer is upon us once and parents are beginning to plan for their children’s days. Dreams of days filled with zoo visits, beaches, and carnivals are in… Read more
CPS Provides Equitable Charter School Budgets for 2019-20 School Year
Following a year-long process to establish a revised charter school funding approach that provides equitable resources in line with district-run schools, Chicago Public Schools released charter school budgets for the… Read more
Obama Foundation, CPS Announce Winners of the First-Ever Civic Engagement Awards
The Obama Foundation and Chicago Public Schools announced the winners of the first-ever civic action recognition awards, which recognize students, educators, schools, and partners who have made a powerful impact… Read more
Tips for Helping Children Embrace Their Unique Selves
Some small children don’t care what anyone thinks about them. If they want to sing at the top of their lungs, they sing at the top of their lungs. If… Read more
Political Sidebar
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Political Sidebar is a weekly round-up of commentary from elected officials around the Chicagoland area discussing topical issues affecting their communities. Robinson Passes Measure to Expand… Read more
Aldermen Introduce Ordinance for an All-Elected Civilian Police Accountability Council
On Wednesday, sixteen freshly elected aldermen introduced a new ordinance for a Civilian Police Accountability Council into the City Council. Over 60,000 people have signed postcards addressed to their alderman… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot Launches ‘Our City. Our Safety.’ Initiative
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined city departments and agencies to launch “Our City. Our Safety.,” a citywide initiative to promote more than 100 youth programs, activities and community events happening… Read more
City Council Approves Changes to Council Rules
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved changes proposed by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot to revise City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure and created new City… Read more
Reconstructing Tiananmen Square Massacre
By Daniel Nardini June 4th marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Even with all of those witnesses who escaped China and survived the massacre, and even with… Read more »