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The program has allowed private donors to give schoolchildren a chance to escape the shoddy education being provided by Chicago Public Schools and the CTU. #investinkids

After 50 seasons at Soldier Field, we and other south suburban elected officials are asking Warren and McCaskey to look to Inglewood in Los Angeles as a roadmap for transforming a predominantly Black area into a thriving... #chicagobears

We call upon President Biden to undertake all actions necessary to defend Israel from the machinations of Hamas, Hezbollah, and their sponsor, Iran. #israel #hamas

Commissioner John Daley and Alderwoman Nicole Lee were enthusiastic to have the event held in their ward for the first time. #catalyticconverter

Governor Pritzker emphasized the importance of literary access and supporting library staff, who have been dealing with threats around the state. #bannedbooks

Bally’s Chicago Casino presented $30,000 in donations to the leaders from Healthy Hood Chicago, The Jesse White Foundation, and La Casa Norte. #ballys

Federal law still requires asylum seekers to wait six months after filing their claim before they can apply for a work permit, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document... #migrants

The 5.6 mile extension of the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line to Chicago’s southern border is the first rail transit extension in Chicago in 30 years. #redline #cta

A report by Wirepoints showed that 53 schools do not have any students who can do math at their grade level and that at 30 schools, no student can read at grade level statewide. #ctu

“Students in the community and across Illinois deserve to have their education prioritized,” said Preston... #schoolfunding