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June 11, 2026
Chicago high school students are now getting the opportunity to get started in a well-paying job as a forklift driver. In the audio clip above,...
June 11, 2026
Chicago high school students are now getting the opportunity to get started in a well-paying job as a forklift driver. In the audio clip above,...
June 3, 2026
Later this summer, the Forklift Operation program will be open to the general public. CHICAGO—(June 3, 2026) - Today, Olive-Harvey College (OHC) announced it expanded...
May 11, 2026
Pictured is Wilbur Wright College student and its Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Anas Ahmed. As reported by Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago is doubling down on...
May 10, 2026
Tiara Davis graduated with high honors from Kennedy-King College and will begin pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer science at Illinois Institute of Technology this...
April 15, 2026
Tuesday night's storms were a preview of the heavier downpours Chicago can expect over the next 25 years, according to a recent University of Illinois bulletin. Story excerpt...
March 7, 2026
A powerful new investment aimed at strengthening the city’s workforce is set to open doors for thousands of residents seeking meaningful careers. The Pritzker Traubert Foundation has...
March 3, 2026
Chicagoans need access to good jobs with family-sustaining wages, and employers need to fill critical roles quickly. To build these connections, the Pritzker Traubert Foundation...
February 24, 2026
Governor Pritzker announces $40.5 million expansion of DMG Mori in Illinois at Richard J. Daley College. Company to create 74 new jobs and launch workforce...
February 19, 2026
Pictured from the left: Interim President of Richard J. Daley College Peggy Korellis, Chancellor Juan Salgado, U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, and Associate Vice Chancellor...
November 9, 2025
Educators and students from Kennedy-King College represented the school at the CREF Benchmark Awards Breakfast. This year’s CREF Benchmark Awards Breakfast, held Nov. 5 during...
October 21, 2025
Pictured are David Watkins aka as “Mr. Dave” drone instructor at Olive-Harvey College (OHC) and Julian Johnson, drone student at OHC. Both joined ABC 7...
October 14, 2025
ComEd Crew Leader Finds Career That Changes His Life Mark Muhammad enrolled in the Overhead Electrical Line Worker program at Dawson Technical Institute. He was...
September 25, 2025
CHICAGO — On September 25, Olive-Harvey College announced the launch of its brand-new Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure program, a forward-thinking educational initiative designed to prepare...
September 1, 2025
As a City Colleges of Chicago leader, Juan has worked to increase access for students across Chicago to continue their education post high school, noted...
September 1, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson awarded certificates to the second cohort of graduates of the Victim Advocate training program, a partnership between the Chicago Department of Public...
August 27, 2025
The community-led program trains advocates to support the survivors of crime and violence. CHICAGO – In case you missed it, on Tuesday Mayor Brandon Johnson awarded certificates...