Archive: Page 1167
Heritage Middle School in Berwyn Holding First Civics and Social Studies-Themed Family Night
On Thursday, Feb. 15th, Heritage Middle School, 6850 31st St., Berwyn, is inviting members of the Berwyn community to a special civics and social studies-themed Family Night. The engaging and… Read more
CAF’s Free Engineering Fest for Children
Give your child a new way to see the world – and maybe a dream career – at Chicago Architecture Foundation’s free annual Engineering Fest on February 24th & 25th… Read more
Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress
Standardized testing has drawn its share of criticism from teachers, students and parents. One of the most common complaints is the stress that all three groups feel – from preparation… Read more
The Children’s School Approves Relocation to Larger Oak Park Facility
On February 5th, the board of directors for The Children’s School approved a new lease for space in the St. Edmund’s school building at the corner of Pleasant and Oak… Read more
CPS Revises Englewood High School Proposal
Following an extensive community engagement process involving community meetings, parent meetings, a public hearing, and regular discussions with elected officials and the Englewood Steering Committee, CPS is adjusting its Englewood… Read more
CPS, CCC Announce Increase in Eligibility for Star Scholarship
Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Janice Jackson and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado announced that nearly seven thousand CPS students will receive letters this month notifying them… Read more
Town of Cicero Honored for Financial Excellence
On January 19th, 2018 the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced that a panel of independent reviewers has completed its examination of the Town’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and has… Read more
President Preckwinkle Urges Washington to Change Policy on ICE Arrests in Courthouses
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called on the Trump administration and members of Congress to advocate against civil immigration arrests in courthouses, which pose a threat to public safety…. Read more
ComEd Leader Becomes One of the First Corporate Executives Appointed to Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) announced that it has named ComEd Senior Vice President of Governmental & External Affairs Fidel Marquez to its board of directors. Marquez becomes… Read more
Fun and Frugal Ways to Spend the Holidays
If you’re a busy parent to little ones, it can be tricky to find the time — and the budget — to celebrate every holiday along the way. But what if… Read more
