Yearly Archives: 2020
Pritzker Administration Provides New Path to State Financial Aid for Undocumented and Transgender Students
For the first time in Illinois, eligible undocumented students and transgender students who are disqualified from federal financial aid will now be able to apply for all forms of state… Read more
ISBE Recognizes Five Educators for Leadership and Excellence in Implementing KIDS
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized five educators for their leadership in implementing the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS). ISBE named the five inaugural “KIDS MVPs” at… Read more
Harold Washington College to Welcome New President
The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Board of Trustees voted late last year to approve the appointment of Dr. Daniel López, Jr. as president of Harold Washington College (HWC). Dr…. Read more
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens
After School Matters® is now accepting applications for spring 2020 programs, which will begin the week of February 10th. Students can choose from more than 400 programs in the arts,… Read more
Rep. Villanueva Occupies Vacated Seat Once Held by Sen. Sandoval
State Representative Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) was appointed to the 11th District State Senate seat on Tuesday evening by the Democratic Legislative Committee of the 11th Legislative District, after Senator Martin… Read more
IDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding small businesses they can utilize the Minimum Wage Credit starting January 1, 2020. The new tax credit is designed to help small… Read more
Illinois Losing Millions Due to Migration
Illinois is losing billions each year as residents leave and take their earning potential with them. Original analysis by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute found that the state lost out on up to $32… Read more
Nonprofit Lender to Offer Financial Coaching to Low-Income Families in Illinois
The 13 percent of Illinois households that fall below the poverty level have a new resource to help them build their credit and avoid high interest loans that can cripple their finances. Capital… Read more
City Appoints New Director of Workforce Strategy
By: Ashmar Mandou Earlier this week, the City appointed Alberto Ortega as Director of Workforce Strategy and Business Engagement, a role that will require the implementation of a new workforce… Read more
Still More Protests in Venezuela
By Daniel Nardini Juan Guaido was again sworn in as the interim president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, and is still considered the “legitimate” president of Venezuela. This is all… Read more »