UChicago Medicine's Washington Park pathology lab now slated for 2029 opening

October 9, 2026

The University of Chicago Medicine plans to begin construction next spring on a pathology lab and parking garage in the Washington Park neighborhood, with both...

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UChicago And City Colleges Teaming Up For Joint Health Campus In Washington Park

October 9, 2026

The joint venture, expected to break ground next year, will bring increased job opportunities to Malcolm X students and lab support to UChicago’s new cancer...

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Investing in Chicago's Future: City Colleges of Chicago Featured in JPMorgan Chase Impact Brief

October 8, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago and the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation are featured as a case study in a new report that highlights how collaboration...

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JPMorgan Chase reports 10-year return on $200 million in Chicago philanthropic investments, including City Colleges of Chicago investment

October 8, 2026

JPMorgan Chase issued a report this week seeking to determine the return on $214 million in philanthropic investments it made over the past decade into...

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Details emerge for Washington Park mixed-use campus, includes new Malcolm X College campus

October 8, 2026

Education, health and science uses will occupy the project at 370 E. Garfield. Further details have emerged for a proposed mixed-use, multi-building development at 370...

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UChicago Medicine plans $328M lab facility and expanded job training with City Colleges on the South Side

October 5, 2026

  Chicago Medicine plans to spend nearly $328 million to construct a four-story laboratory facility about a mile from its flagship hospital — a building...

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EIU Alumni Association to honor nine alumni for service, leadership and lasting impact, including President Kimberly Hollingsworth

September 28, 2026

Olive-Harvey College President Kimberly Hollingsworth Named 2026 Distinguished Alumna by Eastern Illinois University. (Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University (EIU) will recognize nine alumni whose...

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New report points to worsening hunger crisis in Chicago, with 1 in 3 families facing food insecurity

September 23, 2026

This work, in part, is made possible through the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation....GCFD in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago launched the Statesman Market...

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Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering reports: Summer program helps City Colleges of Chicago students turn curiosity into a career

September 22, 2026

The City Colleges of Chicago Summer Program at UChicago PME gives students an introduction to STEM research and careers.  After Akin Fatoke graduated from high...

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Austin Weekly News reports: Austin native teaches new Malcolm X class for health care administrators

September 21, 2026

‘These specialty areas are so hidden that people don’t know about them,’ said Sharenne Bearden about her course on provider enrollment and credentialing. After over...

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Moraine Valley, Wilbur Wright College, other colleges ramp up training for careers in artificial intelligence era

September 21, 2026

In August 2026, City Colleges of Chicago announced the launch of its first college credit AI degree program at Wilbur Wright College, located in Chicago’s...

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National Applied AI Consortium Spotlights Wright College Professor Gustavo Alatta

September 16, 2026

Through the NAAIC Institutional Mentorship Program, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) has made tremendous progress in expanding its AI education offerings through the work of...

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Politico.com reports: Taking Names

September 11, 2026

Juan Salgado, the chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, was the headliner at the City Club of Chicago luncheon event Wednesday. His message: “Thank you...

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Essence reports: How birthFUND’s Elaine Welteroth And Mielle’s Monique Rodriguez Are Rewriting The Maternal Health Narrative

September 9, 2026

"... the duo announced their upcoming partnership—a multi-year investment in continuing the fight to close the gaps in the maternal healthcare system- working together to...

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City Club of Chicago: Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago

September 9, 2026

Chancellor Juan Salgado has focused his career on improving education and economic opportunities for Chicago residents. As Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, he oversees...

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Opinion in Crain's Chicago: Getting new hires in the door is only half the workforce challenge

September 4, 2026

Excerpt below, read the full opinion piece in Crain's Chicago. Chicago has spent years building stronger talent pathways and that work matters now more than...

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