ILBCF Scholarship Application Open

ILBCF scholarship applications accepted March 1-May 31. Every year since 2002, the ILBCF has given over $60,000 in scholarships. Last year, we were able to increase our commitment to providing over $100,000 in scholarships. Due to the generosity of our funders, we will be able to keep this commitment.

Apply for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation scholarships.

Chicago Public Schools Job Fair

CPS Job Fair. Wednesday, March 15, 2023. St. Sabina, McMahon Hall, 1210 West 78th Place, Chicago. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mask and resume required for entry.

Register for the CPS Job Fair.

Apply for CPS positions.

Hunter: Proposed budget invests in health and human services programs

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:

“I am pleased to see the proposed budget recommends further funding for our state’s health and human services programs. We have done a lot of work to improve equity in the health care sector, and I remain committed as this work continues.

“We must continue to make it affordable to live, go to school and work in our state. Increased access to affordable housing and services that focus on ending and preventing homelessness should be top priorities. The communities I represent are in need of this type of support, and I am glad to see a new $350 million investment in crisis response, expanded housing assistance and increased job opportunities for people without housing.

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Chicago universities to receive academic support funding

CHICAGO – Three Chicago universities in the 3rd District are among 21 higher education institutions to receive funding from the Illinois Board of Higher Education in the second round of Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund grants, State Senator Mattie Hunter announced Friday.

“Our students have faced unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “This funding will support our universities in their effort to get students back on track.”

This is the second round of GEER grants to Illinois higher education institutions to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic. More than $10.5 million in grants have been distributed to 21 universities in the state, both public and private institutions. In the 3rd District, funds were awarded to East-West University, $125,000; National Louis University, $96,285; and Roosevelt University, $121,202.

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