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Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to Host Job Screenings
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern positions. The positions are full-time, year-round, shift-work positions and there are job… Read more
Cook County Selected for $1.1 Million Grant Award to Strengthen Solar Installation Opportunities for Business Owners
President Preckwinkle announced that Cook County was selected for a $1.1 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. With these funds, Cook County will partner with… Read more
City of Chicago Launches Cash Assistance Program for Gender-Based Violence Survivors
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced the official launch of the Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) for Gender-based Violence and Human Trafficking (GBV/HT) Survivors, a new $5M… Read more
High School Grads Receive Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Scholarships
Capping off the 2022-23 academic year, 49 current and recent high school graduates hailing from Chicago’s South and West sides have received $215,600 (total) in financial scholarships granted by Union… Read more
ISBE Extends Application for Early Childhood Block Grant
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has extended the application deadline for $75 million in new preschool funding to June 30, offering potential providers two additional weeks to submit… Read more
Where are graduates going? Fewer to college, despite Illinois graduation rate increases
Illinois’ class of 2022 saw increased high school graduation rates but lower SAT scores and college attendance rates compared to the class of 2019, new analysis finds. Illinois is one… Read more
Health Care Enrollment for Noncitizens Freezes
By: Ashmar Mandou Elected officials recently vocalized their disappointment over the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) decision to put a pause on health care enrollment available to… Read more
