City Colleges takes part in panel discussion titled Thinking Beyond System Silos: Human-Centered Supports for Today’s Students

March 6, 2026

A recent panel discussion brought together perspectives from educators representing Chalmers Elementary School and Hubbard High School, along with researchers from IWERC, the UChicago Consortium,...

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Pritzker Traubert Foundation Awards First-Ever $5 Million Chicago Talent Challenge to City Colleges of Chicago and Cook County Health

March 2, 2026

CHICAGO-- March 2, 2026 — The Pritzker Traubert Foundation today announced HealthCatalyst Chicago as the inaugural winner of the Chicago Talent Challenge, a $5 million...

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Crain's Chicago reports: Cook County Health, City Colleges to train 1,000 health care workers with $5M from Pritzker Traubert Foundation

March 2, 2026

This is an excerpt, to read the full story, visit: CCH, City Colleges to train health workers with $5M grant - Crain's Chicago Business Cook...

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Chicago Sun-Times reports: Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards $5 million for City Colleges of Chicago, Cook County Health partnership

March 2, 2026

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation is awarding $5 million to City Colleges of Chicago and Cook County Health to form a partnership aimed at accelerating job...

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Chicago Tribune reports: Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards $5M Chicago Talent Challenge to City Colleges and Cook County Health

March 2, 2026

This is an excerpt only, to read the full article click here: Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards funding for health care jobs.   Last year, Penny...

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Executive Vice Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago and President of the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Verónica Herrero Joins Excelencia in Education’s Board to Expand Capacity and Advance National Talent

February 25, 2026

New Board member Verónica Herrero will elevate Excelencia’s leadership to help institutions be more student-centered while serving on the Board.   CHICAGO — (February 25, 2026) – Excelencia in...

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Governor Pritzker Announces $40.5 Million Expansion of DMG MORI in Illinois

February 24, 2026

Company to create 74 new jobs and launch workforce development program with City Colleges of Chicago. In February, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of...

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Fox Chicago reports: DMG MORI expanding, will bring new jobs to Chicago, trainings for City Colleges of Chicago students

February 24, 2026

Governor Pritzker announces $40.5 million expansion of DMG Mori in Illinois at Richard J. Daley College. Company to create 74 new jobs and launch workforce...

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Richard J. Daley College Receives Community Project Funding Secured by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García to Create Inclusive Classrooms and Strengthen its After 22 Program, Expanding Opportunities for all Students

February 19, 2026

Pictured from the left: Interim President of Richard J. Daley College Peggy Korellis, Chancellor Juan Salgado, U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, and Associate Vice Chancellor...

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Block Club Chicago reports: Kennedy-King College’s Statesmen Market Opens In Englewood With Free Groceries For Students

February 4, 2026

Sixty percent of students at Kennedy-King College identify as food insecure, according to a 2024 study. The expanded market will provide free, fresh food to...

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A redesigned food market at Kennedy-King College provides students with free meals and upgrades food pantry experience

February 3, 2026

A newly redesigned on-campus food market will provide free food for students at Kennedy-King College in Englewood. Statesmen Market is an extension of Chicago City...

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Fox ChicagoLIVE reports: Kennedy-King College opens market to fight student food insecurity

February 3, 2026

Kennedy-King College’s redesigned Statemen Market provides free food and essential items to students and their families. Watch the full video interview on ChicagoLIVE   “Ending...

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Chicago's Kennedy-King College opens redesigned market to fight students' food insecurity

February 3, 2026

Chicago's Kennedy-King College on Tuesday celebrated a redesigned food market designed to make sure all its students have enough to eat. Leaders at Kennedy-King, one...

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Olive-Harvey College launches a new program designed for aspiring barbers still in high school

January 22, 2026

CPS Early College students can now enroll in a barbering program offered at Olive-Harvey College starting in the Spring of 2026 Olive-Harvey College (OHC) and...

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Community colleges are not a fallback

January 21, 2026

Community Colleges are a bold first choice. College enrollment increased again this fall, continuing a cautious recovery for higher education following the decline of the...

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