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The donation will support two major programs: a new $634,000 investment in the district’s All-City Performing Arts initiative and a renewed $1.1 million commitment to the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund. #lollapalooza #cps #arts

Deering emphasized that Illinois families already shoulder some of the nation’s highest property taxes, much of which goes toward funding education. #scholarships #taxcredits #students

“As we begin the budget negotiating process, we need to focus on delivering a responsible and compassionate plan that addresses community concerns and uplifts families,” Meyers-Martin said. #budget #address #lawmaker

Birth to Five Illinois Surpasses $12 Million in Grants for Early Childhood Collaborations (Chicago, IL) - Birth to Five Illinois has reached a major...

Funding for the scholarships comes from donations made by individuals and partner organizations dedicated to protecting the state’s natural resources. #scholarships #applications

Researchers say the report is meant to serve as a baseline as the state transitions to the new Department of Early Childhood. #childhood #report

As part of the program, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick will award two scholarships of $750 each to local students. #scholarships #illinoissheriffs

The new program adds to CSU’s existing athletic offerings, which include golf, volleyball, cross country and track, along with men’s and women’s basketball. #university #football

The Treasurer’s Office highlighted the ReadySave529 mobile app, which allows Bright Start account holders to solicit and receive gift contributions with just a few clicks. #education #savings

Pritzker’s only bipartisan budget came during his first year in office – when a massive infrastructure package garnered dozens of GOP votes and helped create goodwill for some House Republicans to vote for the budget. #budgetaddress #illinois #pritzker