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Parents look for answers at candidate forum after shock school board resignations
Less than 24 hours after the news broke that the entire Chicago Board of Education planned to resign, more than 40 family members of Chicago Public Schools students filed into Lane Tech College Prep’s auditorium to hear some candidates pitch why they should serve on the city’s partially-elected school board in January. The previous day’s revelations were top-of-mind. Many said they decided to ...
Illinois Network Of Charter Schools Picks Up Pace Of Campaign Spending In Chicago School Board Elections
This story was produced by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization committed to covering schools. Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. The super PAC of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools poured more than half a million dollars into Chicago’s...
Chicago Theological Seminary to host 7-stop Chicago Civil Rights trolley tour
In partnership with Chicago History Museum, CTS hopes to promote the history of the Civil Rights movement in Chicago. One of the defining characteristics of Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) is our Commitments, which guide everything we do. Through these commitments, the Jackson Oral History Project was conceived, leading to an historic partnership with the Chicago History Museum (CHM) for an exhibit entitled, Religion, Civil Rights, and the Ongoing American Transformation.
Gov. JB Pritzker to lead trade mission to Japan
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Japan accompanied by a number of top legislators, political allies and business people, his office said Friday. The trip comes as Pritzker has announced ambitious pushes into quantum technology, clean energy and manufacturing, all of which were among the industries his office said would be highlighted on the trip. The group departs Saturday and is ...
Latino Communities in Chicago Have Less Access to Park Space, Reporting Shows
Chicago is a city known for its parks and green spaces, but not every resident has the same access to lush greenery or playgrounds. This is particularly true for predominantly Latino neighborhoods. According to data from the Trust for Public Lands, Latino communities have 41% less access to green spaces than the average Chicagoan.
Emboldened by CPS strife, CTU critics pour more cash into school board elections
As the leadership struggle at Chicago Public Schools drags on in public view, the city’s first-ever school board elections are heating up in the background — and turning into a de facto referendum on the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson. A month out from Election Day,...
Assessor’s office wins national awards for housing, engagement
STAFF IN THE Cook County Assessor’s Office displays their 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties. The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) has been recognized with two 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Weekend Break: Chicago Sports Museum
CHICAGO — An interactive museum in Chicago celebrates the world of sports in a unique way. The Chicago Sports Museum, located in the 800 block of North Michigan Avenue, combines skill challenges and simulated experiences with unique sports memorabilia. Grant DePporter, CEO of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, was live at the museum on Saturday morning […]
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