Four preschoolers graduate from a Wunderkind bilingual program in Garfield Ridge, created to preserve the Spanish language and cultural identity that its founder saw devalued in her own immigrant experience.
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CPS clerk faces layoff after disability accommodation expires; community rallies to keep her job
After eight years at Byrne Elementary, wheelchair-using clerk Judy Mahoney faces a July 1 layoff due to budget cuts. The Local School Council, her family, and more than a hundred community members have mobilized to help her.
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Illinois to double fines for passing stopped school buses
Southwest side officials praise the recently passed school-bus bill.
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Last chance: Chicago’s 15th ward summer intern applications due Friday
Interested college applicants and 15th Ward students can contact Communications Director Mark Alvarez at 773-823-1539 to submit a resume for consideration.
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Byrne Elementary celebrates year of growth with Kids Day celebration
Students, teachers, and the PTO mark the end of the school year with games, food, and memories.
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Lollapalooza Donates $3.1 Million to Expand Arts Programs in CPS
Lollapalooza gives $3.1 million to expand arts programs in Chicago public schools, targeting neighborhoods with fewer resources.
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Marist students pitch million dollar ideas
Marist students unveiled innovative business ideas during IDEA Pitch Night, with ClearPath winning $10,000 for its headlight glare solution.
Posted inYour Town
Rainbow Cone celebration caps year of powerful student senior bond
McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents celebrated Macs with Mercy ending with Rainbow Cone, honoring a year of service and friendship.
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Moraine Valley graduation speakers prove persistence pays off
Moraine Valley graduates Kelly Wilson and Amin Tekrour inspired classmates with emotional speeches about perseverance, courage and finding opportunity.
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Marist senior lands prestigious STEM scholarship
Marist student Liliana Kolar earned a prestigious full-tuition math scholarship recognizing leadership, STEM achievement and academic excellence.