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The Hub, which serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, funds projects that connect schools with local farmers and food producers to improve access to nutritious, farm-fresh meals. #foods

The initiative, set to begin classes in January, will give students hands-on training in installing and maintaining EV charging stations, power distribution systems, and smart grid integration — all critical components of the rapidly expanding EV market. #ev

“The Mexican Patriotic Parade is the oldest parade in Chicago, held in the city’s oldest Mexican neighborhood and organized by the oldest Mexican organization in the Midwest,” said Carmela Vargas, president of the Mexican Patriotic Club. #parade

A highlight of this year’s event is a $2,500 scholarship that will be awarded to a Lincoln-Way student pursuing a degree in culinary arts or hospitality management. #scholarship

The Illinois Policy Institute found that state government spending on higher education in Illinois increased over $2 billion as enrollment dropped by more than 106,000 students between 2009 and 2024. #colleges

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

The final bills signed Friday are designed to improve access to abortion medication even if the federal government revokes permission for a certain drug. #ban

“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 inaugural Back to School Huddle & Chalk Walk, part of the district’s Families Matter series, invited parents and guardians to walk their children to school and leave inspirational chalk messages outside school entrances. #chalkwalk