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The application period, which ends in early November, comes as preliminary data for the current school year shows Chicago Public Schools enrollment is stable for the first time in more than a decade.
Stop by end-of-summer celebrations from 12 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at 5100 W. Harrison St. and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at 4650 W. Madison St.
Uninsured and underinsured families living in the ZIP codes of 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 are eligible.
Michele Clark High School is the first to provide waffles as a new breakfast item at CPS. The school will be renovating one of its cafeterias over the summer to create a food court experience.
Chicago teens ages 14 to 18 can apply now for the fall programs that start this week. Teens will be paid for their participation.
Faith leaders gathered outside Michele Clark High School Monday morning to offer prayers and show their support for students after a shooting near the school last week. A teacher at the school is raising money to support students’ emotional and physical safety.
An open house will be held Aug. 22 from 5 to 6:30 at the school, which is located in the former Francis Scott Elementary School that CPS closed nearly a decade ago.
The group I Am A Gentleman will provide more than 500 haircuts to Chicago area males. The free haircuts will be given by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays through early September.
Congressman Danny Davis’ annual back-to-school event starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 with a parade, followed by a book bag giveaway at noon at Columbus Park. Free health screenings and COVID testing also will be available,
A new club will open next month at Austin College and Career Academy High School, serving 40 to 50 students after school. There are also clubs at Austin High School, Brunson Math and Science Speciality Elementary School and John Hay Community Academy.