VIDEO: Hardworking city college students might soon study for free
By Grace Eleyae While on his nationwide tour, President Obama spoke about a plan to institute free community college education to students with a C-average or better. Locally, this benefit will soon be seen in the City Colleges of Chicago, with Mayor Emanuel’s recent announcement of the Star Scholarship — great news for students in a […]
VIDEO: New grant aims to increase pre-k enrollment
By Meg Rauch Ninety percent of a child’s brain development has already taken place by the age of five. That’s why preschool is so important for a child’s intellectual, social and emotional growth. A new grant aims to expand early childhood education in Chicago.
VIDEO: Hundreds debate Obama Presidential Library bid in Washington Park
By Marika Bastrmajian On the second day of community discussions, over 200 residents in Washington Park continued to deliberate the possibility of bringing the Obama Presidential Library to the south side. The proposal is to use roughly 22 acres of public parkland.
