Chicago City Wire

Chicago GOP Chairman: ‘A standardized test score is the opposite of racist’

By Karla Florez | Jan 22, 2022

Chicago GOP Chairman Chris Cleveland criticized the recently enacted law which prohibits Illinois public universities to require proof of test scores for admission considerations. The rule went into effect Jan. 1.

Phillips Academy receives $12 million grant; Hunter praises its efforts to 'prepare students for life beyond the classroom'

By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021

State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) commends Phillips Academy after the institution was awarded a grant to fund an interdisciplinary STEM-based curriculum.

'Patients needs to be informed': Collins celebrates passage of law that reinforces Illinois policyholders' rights to know telehealth their offerings

By Karla Florez | Jul 17, 2021

Insurance companies will now be required to inform policyholders about their telehealth options, as well as additional information about the respective family caregivers' ability to be included.