education

The Board voted to pass Interim CEO Kenneth King’s $2025–26 budget, which the watchdog group described as “structurally imperfect” but prudent in avoiding classroom cuts, risky revenue assumptions, and short-term borrowing. #budget

The proposed budget, scheduled for a Board of Education vote Thursday, comes after months of hearings and surveys that gathered input from families, staff, and community members. #budget

IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie praised the awardees for their dedication to preserving natural and cultural resources while enhancing experiences for visitors across Illinois. #volunteers

“Our teachers are ready, our classrooms are ready, and the entire city is behind our scholars every step of the way.” #students

The recognition highlights students who have excelled academically while balancing part-time studies. #honors

The Foundation was created as a philanthropic arm of the Will County Bar Association, with a mission to foster goodwill, improve public understanding of the legal system, and provide support to local programs that align with its values of service, education, and justice. #legal

“This legislation ensures that families know what services are available to them as they help their child navigate the educational space,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #disabilites

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business

Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures. #libraries

The resolution prioritizes student health, fiscal responsibility, and equity—placing Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on a path to becoming a national leader in sustainable, healthy school infrastructure. #resolution