November 19, 2019 In the spirit of Thanksgiving, more than 500 civic, corporate, and community leaders came together on Friday, November 15 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel to celebrate… Read more »
November 4, 2019 To read Chicago Commons newsletter for August 2019, click here: October Newsletter
September 4, 2019 To read Chicago Commons newsletter for August 2019, click here: September Newsletter
To read Chicago Commons newsletter for August 2019, click here: August Newsletter
This month’s spotlight is on Cesar, a student at one of Chicago Commons early education centers. Cesar has demonstrated a colorful imagination and knowledge about the universe and geology. Cesar… Read more »
On Monday, August 12, we officially broke ground at our Nia Family Center playground in Humboldt Park! Our kids enjoyed ice cream and drew sketches of their ideal playground, while… Read more »
On Friday, August 9, Mayor Lori Lightfoot visited Chicago Commons’ Nia Family Center in Humboldt Park. Joined by Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. and representatives of the Chicago Department of Family… Read more »
To read Chicago Commons newsletter for July 2019, click here: July Newsletter 2019
Chicago Commons would like to take this opportunity to thank Willie for his unwavering commitment and dedication to serving our participants. Willie E. Thrash is retiring from Chicago Commons after… Read more »
Chicago Commons 2019 “graduates” are ready to start kindergarten with all the tools they need to succeed! Our end-of-the year celebrations are underway, where each graduate receives a backpack filled… Read more »
To read Chicago Commons Newsletter for May 2019, click here: May Newsletter 2019
To read Chicago Commons Newsletter for April 2019, click here: April Newsletter 2019 (1)
We are excited to share that Nancy Salto, a teacher at our Paulo Freire Center, is a Golden Apple Scholar. The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a scholarship program… Read more »
One of the most influential studies in the field of public education, conducted at the University of Chicago, is the study on the 5 Essential Elements. The 5… Read more »
Within recent years, Chicago Commons has made several investments to ensure that we are providing the best opportunities for our children, families and seniors. We are happy to report that… Read more »