Gloria J. Taylor Foundation to award college scholarships at banquet today
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation has sent 5,000 students to the college of their choice since its founding in 1996. The foundation honors Gloria Taylor who was the first Black woman elected to office in the city of Harvey. She had a passion for education and giving back to the community.
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation has sent 5,000 students to the college of their choice since its founding in 1996. The foundation honors Gloria Taylor who was the first Black woman elected to office in the city of Harvey. She had a passion for education and giving back to the community.
Local group connects Chicago students with CEOs, executive leaders
The Support Group's Executive Director Bennie Henry has been helping Chicago Public Schools students network with positive role models for 30 years. The Support Group hosts "Lunch With a Leader" where students are introduced to leading business professionals to enhance communication and leadership skills.
The Support Group's Executive Director Bennie Henry has been helping Chicago Public Schools students network with positive role models for 30 years. The Support Group hosts "Lunch With a Leader" where students are introduced to leading business professionals to enhance communication and leadership skills.
Garcia questions whether Johnson, a CTU organizer, can be an objective mayor
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., questioned Friday whether Brandon Johnson can represent the interests of Chicago taxpayers when his mayoral campaign is bankrolled by the Chicago Teachers Union and he is a paid CTU organizer who helped marshal support for two strikes and two job actions since 2012.
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., questioned Friday whether Brandon Johnson can represent the interests of Chicago taxpayers when his mayoral campaign is bankrolled by the Chicago Teachers Union and he is a paid CTU organizer who helped marshal support for two strikes and two job actions since 2012.
Gov. Pritzker pitches education plan across Illinois
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program.
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program.
Pritzker hits the road to promote 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in pre-school, childcare, early support, and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in pre-school, childcare, early support, and early childhood facilities.
Pritzker promotes 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
How to stop worrying about student loan debt
Author and entrepreneur Cedric Nash dishes out advice for those worried about paying off student loan debt.
Author and entrepreneur Cedric Nash dishes out advice for those worried about paying off student loan debt.
Illinois State leader quits after less than 2 years on job
Illinois State University’s president has resigned after less than two years on the job.
Illinois State University’s president has resigned after less than two years on the job.
Pritzker touts 'Smart Start Illinois' education program during State of the State address
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing that Illinois provide pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, but may not be able to pay for it.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing that Illinois provide pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, but may not be able to pay for it.
Pritzker?s budget to provide preschool for 5,000 children 'to cover all of those early childhood deserts'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s budget proposal for next year will include a $250 million investment in early education, including a $75 million block grant that will create 5,000 preschool spots for Illinois children.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s budget proposal for next year will include a $250 million investment in early education, including a $75 million block grant that will create 5,000 preschool spots for Illinois children.
Gary Community School District introduces book vending machines to get kids excited about reading
The Gary Community School District is offering a unique prize for excellent students, and it's coming from a vending machine.
The Gary Community School District is offering a unique prize for excellent students, and it's coming from a vending machine.
Pritzker touts 'Smart Start Illinois' education program during State of the State address
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing that Illinois provide pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, but may not be able to pay for it.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing that Illinois provide pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, but may not be able to pay for it.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Park Ridge students recognizing teachers with new tradition 'Maine South Finest Project'
Students at Maine South High School spread love and appreciation this Valentine's Day, hoping to start a year round trend.
Students at Maine South High School spread love and appreciation this Valentine's Day, hoping to start a year round trend.
Park Ridge students recognize teachers with 'Maine South Finest Project'
How do you show appreciation to a favorite teacher? At Maine South in Park Ridge, a group of students has come up with a fun and surprising way to say thanks.
How do you show appreciation to a favorite teacher? At Maine South in Park Ridge, a group of students has come up with a fun and surprising way to say thanks.
Chicago students receive new bikes for 'National Random Acts of Kindness Week'
It was an exciting time at Marsh Elementary on Chicago's Southeast Side.
It was an exciting time at Marsh Elementary on Chicago's Southeast Side.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Estimated 230K students in 21 states missing from school post-pandemic, analysis finds
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
Project ADAM provides CPR training, AEDs to treat cardiac arrest in schools
In 1999, Adam Lemel, a Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin teen collapsed during a basketball game at an opposing school. An automated external defibrillator (AED) could have saved his life, but there wasn’t one on-site. Although help arrived within minutes, it was too late. After, his parents teamed up with a doctor to create Project ADAM.
In 1999, Adam Lemel, a Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin teen collapsed during a basketball game at an opposing school. An automated external defibrillator (AED) could have saved his life, but there wasn’t one on-site. Although help arrived within minutes, it was too late. After, his parents teamed up with a doctor to create Project ADAM.
Ladies of Virtue spreading 'LOV' to young women in Chicago
Ladies of Virtue is a mentoring and leadership program for young Black women in Chicago. The organization has served 2,000 girls over the last 11 years by providing them with a community of support, love and positive role models. In honor of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, the group is celebrating LOV Day where they will deliver 400 care packages to girls across the city.
Ladies of Virtue is a mentoring and leadership program for young Black women in Chicago. The organization has served 2,000 girls over the last 11 years by providing them with a community of support, love and positive role models. In honor of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, the group is celebrating LOV Day where they will deliver 400 care packages to girls across the city.