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100 Local Students Participate in STEM Program to Improve Diversity in STEM
For the second year, ComEd is sparking curiosity among Chicagoland high school students by bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to their homes through ComEd STEM Home Labs…. Read more
Survey Shows 1 in 5 College Students Will Transfer if COVID-19 Vaccines are Mandated
Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published findings from a new survey that examines attitudes toward vaccine requirements at colleges and universities. Research experts… Read more
Safe Routes to School Project Proposals Sought
With summer break coming to an end and students hitting the books, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that it is seeking proposals for projects that will help children walk… Read more
Free Street Theater and alt_ Chicago to Host Back-to-School Drive
On Saturday, August 28th, Free Street Theater and alt_ Chicago will host a pop-up activation and Back-to-School drive in the Back of the Yards Community. The event will take place… Read more
Se Buscan Propuestas de Proyectos Para Rutas Seguras a la Escuela
Con el término de las vacaciones de verano y los estudiantes volviendo a los libros, el Departamento de Transporte de Illinois anunció que busca propuestas para proyectos que ayuden a… Read more
Free Street Theatre y alt_Chicago Serán los Anfitriones de la Campaña de Regreso a Clases
El sábado, 28 de agosto, Free Street Theater y alt_Chicago serán anfitriones de una campaña de Regreso a Clases en la Comunidad de Back of the Yards. El evento tendrá… Read more
Ford, House Committees to Push Trade School Investment in Illinois
As part of efforts to emphasize the need to reinvest in trade schools, State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, led a joint hearing of the House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee… Read more
Illinois Landmark Recess Bill is Now Law
Illinois students in grades K-5 will have 30 protected minutes of recess due to Sen. Robert J. Peters, Rep. Aarón Ortíz and parent group, Illinois Families for Public Schools (IL-FPS)…. Read more
‘The Need is Real’
CTU members urge CPS to address safety protocols By: Ashmar Mandou Members of the Chicago Teachers Union gathered Wednesday morning at Juarez High School to discuss additional safety protections for… Read more
Back-to-School Event Big Success
State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D- Chicago) along with State Rep. Will Guzzardi, the Kelvyn Park Advisory Council and other community partners hosted a Back-to-School Fair Saturday, featuring free school supplies,… Read more