University’s commitment to diversity extends to its suppliers
Supplier Diversity Symposium unites purchasers, diverse professional services vendors  EVANSTON, IL - An event designed to bring key purchasing...
Education
State Board approves removal of North Chicago School Board
State Superintendent to appoint independent authority  SPRINGFIELD, IL  – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) authorized State Superintendent...
Simon: Keep student loan rates low
Aurora students focus on affordability, job prospects  AURORA, IL  – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon said she supported keeping...
Illinois will create new “Pathways to Prosperity†for high school students
Collaboration among employers, educators and policymakers needed to lead students from education to careers  SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State...
State Board of Education names Financial Oversight Panel for North Chicago District 187
Community leaders to supervise finances in North Chicago School District to help balance budget and better serve students  SPRINGFIELD,...
What Black parents must do this summer
 By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu   Chicago, IL  - There is a 3-year gap between Black and White students. Many...
State Board, IEA and IFT to recognize more than 25 educators for their outstanding performance in specific content areas
Award recognition luncheon features teachers from across the state  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education, along with...
Tale of Three Segregations: Poor other-race neighbors contribute to poverty of Black and Hispanic neighborhoods
 (Northwestern News)  EVANSTON, IL -  Unlike most whites, blacks and Hispanics tend to have neighbors from other racial groups...
Education is the key to success: State Senator Delgado congratulates graduates amidst high dropout rate
SPRINGFIELD, IL—Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) was the guest speaker at two recent graduation ceremonies in the 2nd District:...
Three Northwestern Alumni granted Graduate Fellowships by the Alumnae of Northwestern University
EVANSTON, IL -  The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected three recipients to receive 2012 Graduate Fellowships for graduate-level tuition. The...
