Author Archives: Editor
State Board Approves Recommendations to Expand, Diversify Qualified Teacher Workforce
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) last Wednesday approved specific recommendations to expand and diversify the state’s highly qualified teacher workforce. The recommendations remove barriers and create new avenues… Read more
Chicago Scholars Hosts Onsite Admissions Forum for First-Generation College Students
On Tuesday, Oct.23rd, Chicago Scholars hosted the 12th annual Onsite Admissions Forum at McCormick Place. The Admissions Forum brought 185 colleges and universities, including five Ivy League schools, from around… Read more
Annual Clinton Global Initiative University Students Announce New Commitments
Last weekend, more than 1,000 college and university students from across the country and around the world came together at the University of Chicago for the 11th annual Clinton Global… Read more
Chicago Public Library Celebrates Rahm’s Readers
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon announced that the 2018 Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge engaged more than 110,000 participants, an increase of five percent… Read more
AT&T’s HACEMOS Group Helps Drive Latino Diversity in STEM Fields
School used to be all about the 3 Rs: reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmatic. But the future is all about STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. That’s why HACEMOS, AT&T’s… Read more
Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worry about bills…. Read more
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Expands Opioid Aid
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a $2 million federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant to support the city’s fight against the opioid… Read more
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Allows for Safe Disposal of Unused Medications
Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high with an estimated 16.7 million people using… Read more
IDHS, Greater Chicago Food Depository Distributing Free Milk to Low-Income Families
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have partnered to distribute free milk to families at local IDHS offices. Milk will be distributed through… Read more
New Meatless Campaign Targets Vital Importance of Kidneys to Overall Health
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is partnering with The Monday Campaigns’ global public health initiatives, which include Meatless Monday, to encourage Americans to make healthier changes to their diets. Studies… Read more
