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ISBE Announces Income Eligibility for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
As students prepare to return to classrooms across the state, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is announcing the federal income eligibility guidelines for students to receive free and… Read more
Illinois Celebrating 60 Years of Illinois Community College System
Illinois community college leadership and education advocates to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), which created the Illinois Community College System. Held on the Illinois… Read more
Cicero, Senator Cervantes Help Students Start School Year Strong
Hundreds of Cicero families gathered at the Early Childhood Center this past weekend for a special Back-to-School Fair, hosted by State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes in partnership with the Town… Read more
Evidence-Based Funding Coming to Local Schools with Cervantes Support
State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes announced that several schools in the 1st Senate District will receive investments thanks to the evidence-based funding model, in addition to the base funding that… Read more
Tips for a Successful Start to School Year
By: Ashmar Mandou The fun activities of summer come to a close as the new school season is just around the corner. While some children look forward to the first… Read more
Back to School Tips with Help of Saint Anthony Hospital
The new school year begins next week, and students will be welcomed back with new teachers, classmates, and classrooms. However, with this return comes an increased risk of illness. The… Read more
Safety Checklist to Follow as Students Head Back to School
As we near that time of year when kids head back to the classroom, the American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student… Read more
ISBE Urges Healthy Start to New School Year
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), local school officials, and medical professionals in a back-to-school press conference calling for a safe and… Read more
Cook County Officials: Protect Children from Measles
During National Immunization Awareness Month, Cook County officials, school and religious leaders made a united call to encourage measles vaccinations as kids head back to school. With cases of measles… Read more
Aging Care Connections Announces Sports Ball 2025
Aging Care Connections will host its annual Sports Ball 2025 fundraising gala on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 6p.m., to 10p.m., at The Elmcrest Banquets & Catering (7370 W. Grand… Read more
