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IBHE Board Approves Higher Education Budget Supporting Equity-Driven Strategic Plan
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2023 budget recommendation that increases funding to support its equity-driven strategic plan adopted in June 2021 and subsequently endorsed… Read more
Parents Sue to End Illegal Chicago Teachers Union Strike
A group of Chicago parents have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union, calling this week’s school closures an “illegal strike” and demanding that teachers return to school for… Read more
Teachers, Students Return to In-Person Classrooms
By: Ashmar Mandou After a contentious week of back and forth proposals between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools, teachers and students returned to in-person learning Wednesday after… Read more
Western Governors University Helps Adults Pursuing a College Degree in the New Year
The ongoing pandemic continues to impact the local workforce, causing many to reevaluate their careers and make resolutions to strengthen their skillsets as the New Year approaches. For many, this… Read more
IEA Calls on School Districts, Lawmakers to Make Schools Safer
Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin is calling on school districts that are not adhering to Illinois school safety laws to immediately comply. Griffin made the announcement at a… Read more
Theatre School at DePaul University Announces Creative Root’s Canopy Project for Children
The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to announce Creative Root’s Canopy Project, offering holistic theatre arts programming at no cost to the community. Drop-in classes and workshops for… Read more
IEA Pide a los Distritos Escolares y a los Legisladores que Hagan las Escuelas más Seguras
La Presidente de Illinois Education Association (IEA), Kathi Griffin pide a los distritos escolares que no se están uniendo a las leyes de seguridad escolar de Illinois, que cumplan con… Read more
La Escuela de Teatro de la Universidad de DePaul Anuncia el Proyecto Canopy de Creative Root Para Niños
La Escuela de Teatro de la Universidad De Paul se complace en anunciar el Proyecto Canopy de Creative Root que ofrece una programación holística de artes teatrales sin costo para… Read more
Chicago Public Library Expands Hours in all Communities
City of Chicago and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Chris Brown announced the expansion of Sunday library service to an additional 24 locations on Sunday, Dec 19, 2021. With… Read more
City Announces ‘Make ’22 Yours” to Connect Youth to Opportunities
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and First Lady, Amy Eshleman announced “Make ‘22 Yours”—a campaign to connect youth to programs, events, and resources during the CPS winter break. Between December 20 and… Read more
