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Chicago Welcomes New Class of Detectives
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) welcomed 131 new detectives to begin training. “Detectives are embarking on a new chapter of their calling as public servants,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “These… Read more
CPS Might End School Year Early
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Chicago Public Schools officials stated they could end the school year on June 1st, nearly three weeks early, due to funding restraint. “CPS officials would have… Read more
Make College Savings a Priority During America Saves Week
As part of America Saves Week® (Feb. 27 – March 4), the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program encourages parents with young children to plan today for the college costs… Read more
Chicago Recibe Nueva Clase de Detectives
El Departamento de Policía de Chicago (CPD) dio la bienvenida a 131 nuevos detectives para comenzar su entrenamiento. “Los detectives se están embarcando en un nuevo capítulo de su llamado… Read more
Estudiantes en Youth Connection Charter School Reciben Smartphones Gratis
Caption por Ashmar Mandou Como parte del proyecto 1Million Project, los estudiantes de Youth Connection Charter School recibieron 500 smartphones, tabletas y hotspots gratis para ayudar a cerrar la brecha… Read more
Madigan Exhorta a la Secretaría de Educación y a Líderes del Congreso a que Mantengan la Protección Federal para Estudiantes de Educación Superior
La Procuradora General Lisa Madigan envió una carta exhortando al Departamento de la Secretaría de Educación de E.U. y a líderes del Congreso, a que expresen su apoyo a las… Read more
Author Speaks on the Power of Education
By: Ashmar Mandou As an educator for over 30 years teaching elementary school students in Mexico and United States, Raul Castillo knows firsthand the significance of reading and writing. So… Read more
CPS Latino Committeemen Resign Over Budget Cuts
By: Ashmar Mandou After a heated debate Wednesday afternoon, majority of the members of a Chicago Public Schools advisory committee for Latino students have resigned to protest school budget cuts… Read more
Panel to Examine Media’s Role in Racial, Political Discourse
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s African American studies department will present “The Press, Race, and Contemporary Politics,” a panel discussion addressing the role of news media in debates about… Read more
Local Middle School Student Wins Triton College’s First Ever ‘President for a Day’ Contest
One local middle school student earned the unique opportunity to experience what it’s like to lead an institution that helps community members reach their educational and personal goals. Clarisse Panlilio,… Read more
