The funding of animal research in many different areas including diabetes, heart disease, & cancer. The foundation has given over $113 million in grants since 1984 with research in both domestic & wildlife.
Hosted by: Paul LisnekProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
Cher might not be able to turn back time but she can certainly give her blessing on a musical that will tell the story of her life, career, and how she became one of America's most treasured stars. We meet some of the stars and creatives to see what it took to put this one-of-kind show together.
In June 2008, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., established the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. That same year, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., was elected to Congress, becoming the first openly gay male elected as a freshman congressman.
Rep. Polis, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus joins Paul Lisnek to reflect on what sparked his run for office a decade ago, and the work of the Caucus today.
GoCivic is a program which increases the capability of finding and connecting with non-profits. Discussed is how technology can be used as a tool for change.
Technology has changed our lives in so many ways. Assistive technology allows those who can't see, talk or use their hands to be independent in using a computer.
Literacy Chicago is creating new and exciting programs and providing workforce readiness training and career pathways to adults with low literacy skills.
Jon Bates, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois discusses the availability of over 85 scholarships. Through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' website, you only need to fill out one application and then students are matched to scholarships they are eligible for.
All of CFNIL's scholarship funds were created by individuals or organizations that recognize the importance of helping students achieve their educational goals, now and in perpetuity. The funds' creators selected the criteria for each scholarship, based on their interests and the community's need. Many of CFNIL's scholarships are memorial scholarships, which celebrate the life and passions of individuals.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, over 2.8 million students are accommodated for specific learning disabilities. A discussion about inclusive early education programs and their impact in minimizing future challenges for children as they transition to higher education or the workforce. With Katy Neas, Vice President for Public Affairs at Easterseals, Inc. This discussion continues in part 2 of Employment for Youth with Disabilities.
Interview recorded Sept 27, 2017.
Kevin Cherep, Chicago Youth Centers discusses their 61 years of helping youth through development programs. With a focus on pathways to skills, & esteem programs, they serve over 1400 kids and 700 family members by providing kids opportunities.
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