Author Archives: Editor
High School Grads Receive Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Scholarships
Capping off the 2022-23 academic year, 49 current and recent high school graduates hailing from Chicago’s South and West sides have received $215,600 (total) in financial scholarships granted by Union… Read more
ISBE Extends Application for Early Childhood Block Grant
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has extended the application deadline for $75 million in new preschool funding to June 30, offering potential providers two additional weeks to submit… Read more
Where are graduates going? Fewer to college, despite Illinois graduation rate increases
Illinois’ class of 2022 saw increased high school graduation rates but lower SAT scores and college attendance rates compared to the class of 2019, new analysis finds. Illinois is one… Read more
Health Care Enrollment for Noncitizens Freezes
By: Ashmar Mandou Elected officials recently vocalized their disappointment over the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) decision to put a pause on health care enrollment available to… Read more
Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks The Hero Within
Chicago Shakespeare Theater joins with arts partners in Austin, Chinatown, Englewood, Hermosa, Belmont Cragin, Little Village, and West Pullman to present this summer’s free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks, now in its twelfth year. Exploring how… Read more
