This brief summarizes key themes and insights from the convening “Community Colleges at the Center of Civic Engagement.” ...

In 2021, Illinois took a significant step forward by becoming the first state to require a media literacy unit in all high schools, further embedding civic engagement into students’ core curricula.

Chicago Humanities has announced the full lineup for its highly-anticipated Fall Festival, featuring a compelling range of ...

Choose Chicago Launches New Community-Driven Marketing Campaign to Amplify Civic Pride and Position Chicago as a Premier Global Destination Provided by PR Newswire Jun 16, 2025, 12:30:00 PM ...

The Civic Actor Studio is a four-day leadership retreat that is part of the University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement, which has made a profound difference in many lives. The educators ...

Youth who were either encouraged to vote or taught how to register to vote in high school were more likely to head to the polls, participate in other civic activities and tended to be more ...

They each understood that hosting such a significant event required more than just political will; it required the full engagement of the city’s business community, civic organizations, and ...

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, colleges, community organizations and student advocates are looking to boost on-campus civic engagement through voter registration and participation ...

Starting Aug. 13, Edwards will become executive vice president for external affairs and civic engagement and will serve as a member of the bank's executive committee, the Chicago Fed announced today.