Three City Colleges Students Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars

May 12, 2026

Three students from City Colleges of Chicago have been selected as recipients of the prestigious 2026 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation....

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Crain's Chicago Business reports: Building on its reputation, Chicago area, City Colleges of Chicago, becomes a force for workforce development

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...

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Truman College Students' Shear Talent Shines at Cosmetology and Barbering Spring Showcase

May 7, 2026

All eyes were on the runway for the annual Truman College Cosmetology and Barbering Spring Showcase. For the past ten years, cosmetology students have put...

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City Colleges of Chicago Class of 2026 is Bound for Greatness, Watch the Ceremonies on YouTube

May 3, 2026

Graduates from all seven colleges are vital drivers of inclusive economic growth and innovation in Chicago On May 2 at Wintrust Arena, the City Colleges...

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City Colleges of Chicago to honor the Class of 2026 associate degree earners at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

Graduates from all seven colleges are vital drivers of inclusive economic growth and innovation in Chicago CHICAGO– The City Colleges of Chicago Class of 2026...

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Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, hire City Colleges of Chicago Students

April 29, 2026

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company’s new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part...

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City Colleges of Chicago honors student athletes during awards banquet for another successful season

April 26, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago celebrated student athletes across colleges and across sports at the first annual athletic awards banquet, with 2025 being the inaugural year,...

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City Colleges of Chicago Celebrate Star Scholars

April 23, 2026

More than 1,000 City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars earned their associate degree in the 2025-26 school year.  A number of these scholars gathered along with family and friends for the...

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Borderless reports: Where to Find Free English Language Classes in Chicago

April 22, 2026

Borderless compiled a guide of Chicago’s local organizations, public libraries and city colleges that offer free English classes. Read the full story in Borderless  ...

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City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars preparing to earn their associate degree honored with a cording ceremony

April 20, 2026

"They earned their degree debt free. They've earned that opportunity. Know that City Colleges of Chicago, that we believe in you," said Chancellor Juan Salgado,...

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Kennedy-King College Professor and Auto Tech expert shares advice with Axios: How to navigate Chicago's flooded roads

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...

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USDA Forest Service Partners with Truman College on Hackathon to Inspire the Next Generation of Data Leaders, event to be held April 24

April 15, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service saw an opportunity to share an idea that began as a bridge—one built between public service and student...

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Southwest Messenger Press reports: City Colleges Empower Veterans

April 7, 2026

Five City Colleges of Chicago have been recognized as 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools, honoring their dedication to serving military members, veterans, and their spouses. The...

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Five City Colleges of Chicago Earn 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Designations

March 30, 2026

Harry S Truman, Kennedy-King, Richard J. Daley, Olive-Harvey, and Wilbur Wright Colleges have all received awards that name them as great college choices for military...

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City Colleges Launches Forward, Together: City Colleges of Chicago’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

March 6, 2026

On Thursday, March 5, City Colleges of Chicago launched Forward, Together: City Colleges of Chicago’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.  This plan is not the start of...

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City Colleges Celebrates 15 Students Named as 2026 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semi-Finalists

March 5, 2026

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 15 semi-finalists from City Colleges of Chicago for its prestigious, highly competitive national scholarship, the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. ...

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