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9 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois
Finding the best high school in Illinois for your student athlete involves considering several key factors to ensure they get both excellent academic education and top-notch athletic training. Illinois' Best Schools for Athletes. To find the right school, you start by researching schools renowned for their athletic programs and facilities.
The new CPS budget doesn't account for millions needed for the CTU contract and more
Last week the school board approved CPS' controversial $9.9 billion budget, but the plan fails to account for $175 million in pension obligations and higher costs from teacher and principal union contracts.Why it matters: The discrepancy will mean amending the budget later and finding extra money — possibly through state and federal funding or loans.The intrigue: Mayor Brandon Johnson asked his handpicked board to include the pension and contract costs in the budget, and even suggested taking out a high-interest loan to do it.But the board defied him, arguing the move could damage the district's financial health.What they're saying: "While...
Chicago Board of Education Approves Controversial $9.9B Budget Amid Criticism
Chicago Board of Education Budget Approval and Controversies. The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a contentious $9.9 billion budget, drawing criticism from various stakeholders, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), a fiscal watchdog group, and some board members. The budget aimed to address a $505 million deficit through administrative cost reductions, central office staff layoffs, and the assumption that numerous vacancies would remain unfilled. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leaders assured that these measures would not impact classroom resources, but the CTU vehemently opposed the budget, citing the detrimental effects of laying off hundreds of aides on student support.
Athletes compete at Girls Flag Football Jamboree ahead of 1st IHSA-sanctioned season for sport
Pure athleticism was on full display Saturday at Morgan Park High School.The excitement was palpable, not just for the fourth-annual Girls Flag Football Jamboree, but there was also a lot of anticipation for a big change this year for the sport.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis fall will be the first state-sanctioned high school girls flag football season in Illinois."The biggest difference is you can't tackle, but it's still just as physical as football," Whitney Young High School coach Valerie Spann said. "You still have to run your routes. You have to play aggressive defense. This...
North Side dance school honors slain student with special performance
CHICAGO - A North Side dance school paid tribute Friday night to a talented young student who was killed earlier this year. Jayden Perkins, 11, died while trying to protect his pregnant mother from an attacker in March. The incident happened at their home in the 5900 block of Ravenswood...
OPRF hires new director of campus safety
Oak Park and River Forest High School has a new director of campus safety. This will be the fourth person to hold the post in just the past two years. Kristen Devitt was hired by the District 200 school board at a special board meeting earlier this month. Devitt, who...
Gov. Pritzker, DCFS award record-breaking number of college scholarships to current and former youth in care
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi Mueller, DCFS staff, legislators, and students to celebrate this year’s scholarship recipients at the department’s annual luncheon. This year, 352 current or former youth in care will receive scholarship certificates provided by the Illinois DCFS Scholarship Program, including up to five consecutive years of tuition and mandatory fee waivers valid at Illinois public universities and community colleges. The program also provides student recipients with financial assistance for books and school supplies, a monthly grant payment to supplement other expenses, and an Illinois Medicaid card.
Get Set for Success at Chicagoland’s Back-to-School Events
School is almost back in session and if you’re looking to take your kids to a fun event to end the summer, check out these back-to-school events happening in Chicagoland. Some of the events have limited capacity so make sure you register ahead of time to secure your spot.
IJO Awards 23 Scholarships at Chicago Conference
Southport, Conn.—The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) handed out 23 scholarships at its Chicago conference, held July 13-16. Eight recipients received full scholarships and 15 received partial scholarships covering at least half of their tuition. The scholarship program, new to IJO, is comprised of three award types. The Bill Roberts...
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