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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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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New details emerge of UChicago Medicine, City Colleges of Chicago Washington Park lab campus​

October 7, 2026

UChicago Medicine plans to build a four-story, nearly $328 million clinical lab building along Garfield Boulevard near Washington Park, in a collaboration with the City...

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City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering holds successful internship fair

October 5, 2026

In early October 2026, the City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering hosted its annual internship fair at Harold Washington College.  Associate Dean Lizette Perez...

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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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City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago

September 9, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago. At a City Club of Chicago luncheon attended by civic, business,...

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Kennedy-King College, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges of Chicago Mark 15 Years of Partnership and Veteran Support, Hold Summit and Ceremonial Agreement Signing

September 9, 2026

CHICAGO — Building on 15 years of support for Chicago-area military veterans, local labor organizations, the Utility Workers Local 18007, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges...

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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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Kennedy–King College and the Black Midwifery Collective announce the new Midwife program at KKC

August 17, 2026

This education program, open to all, will help community members become a licensed Midwife in Illinois Watch the full program on YouTube.   CHICAGO— (August...

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ABC 7 Chicago reports: How City Colleges of Chicago is adapting to meet the needs of students, Chancellor Salgado joins Samantha Chatman on Our Chicago

August 16, 2026

"Making sure that we're supporting our students holistically," Salgado said. "So, we have wellness services for our students. In fact, last year, we served over...

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Forbes reports: National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges including City Colleges of Chicago

August 6, 2026

Through a new partnership brokered under New America and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, New America and ACCT have...

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Announcing the New America & ACCT Work-Based Learning Capacity Building Cohort

July 8, 2026

Six colleges, including City Colleges of Chicago, will receive technical assistance and funding under the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, a strategic...

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WGN Radio reports: Want to drive a forklift? Here’s how

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,...

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Olive-Harvey College Expands Forklift Training to South Chicago, Launches First Credit Course at Satellite Campus

June 3, 2026

Olive-Harvey College Expands Forklift Training to South Chicago, Launches First Credit Course at Satellite Campus (Chicago, IL) – Olive-Harvey College has expanded its forklift educational training...

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