If you’re the parent or the tutor of an 8th grader this fall, you’ll be interested in the Chicago Public Schools’ new online high school application process. CPS has streamlined the process for students to apply to a CPS high school — online. The new platform is called GoCPS. Families with 8th-grade students, whether or… Read More

Residents of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood who are 18 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at two locations nearby. The goal is to vaccinate 10,000 Austin residents during six weeks of vaccine distribution. The vaccine will be given out on Fridays and Saturdays at Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave. Shots will be… Read More

The Chicago Public Library summer reading program is asking young readers to become Super Explorers to stop Dr. Brain-Drain at libraries throughout the city. Children up to age 13 can register for the CPL Summer Learning Challenge at any library starting June 19. There are four components to the program, which runs through Sept. 1:… Read More