Emily Soto

Chicago

Minow Fellow at WTTW-TV (Chicago, IL)

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After Marathon Springfield Session, Illinois Lawmakers Look Ahead to What’s Next

3 weeks ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

After Marathon Springfield Session, Illinois Lawmakers Look Ahead to What’s Next Illinois lawmakers worked right up to the May 31 deadline to pass a $55.2 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget includes ways to fill declining revenue with new taxes on sports betting and nicotine products while increasing spending by nearly 4%. State Democrats say the plan accounts for an uncertain future, while Republicans say more cuts are needed to address what’s ahead.
Chicago Housing Commissioner on Green Social Housing Initiative, Department Spending

1 month ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Chicago Housing Commissioner on Green Social Housing Initiative, Department Spending Amid rising costs and threats to federal housing grants, Chicago is facing a shortfall of nearly 120,000 affordable housing units. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new Green Social Housing initiative aims to address that shortage by creating a city-owned nonprofit housing developer.
Chicago Housing Commissioner on Green Social Housing Initiative, Building New Homes

1 month ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Chicago Housing Commissioner on Green Social Housing Initiative, Building New Homes Amid rising costs and threats to federal housing grants, Chicago is facing a shortfall of nearly 120,000 affordable housing units. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new Green Social Housing initiative aims to address that shortage by creating a city-owned nonprofit housing developer.
Proposal Would Allow Illinois Community Colleges to Offer Some 4-Year Degrees, Which Advocates Say Benefits Nontraditional Students

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Emily Soto

Education The majority of community college students say they plan to transfer to a four-year university, 79% to be precise. But only 35% successfully do. That’s according to research from the Partnership for College Completion, which also found that only 20% of those students complete a bachelor’s degree.
Proposal Would Allow Illinois Community Colleges to Offer Some 4-Year Degrees, Which Advocates Say Benefits Nontraditional Students

1 month ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

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Advocates Say Cuts to Head Start Could Be Devastating for Illinois Families

1 month ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Advocates Say Cuts to Head Start Could Be Devastating for Illinois Families Among the list of programs at risk under President Donald Trump’s so-called “skinny budget” proposal is Head Start. Parents who otherwise would not be able to afford child care rely on Head Start when they work or go to school. The program operates across all 50 states and supports more than 600 child care centers and 28,000 children across Illinois.
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk on Department Oversight, Increased Access to Public Records

2 months ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Cook County Circuit Court Clerk on Department Oversight, Increased Access to Public Records The Cook County Circuit Court clerk may not be a political office you’re familiar with. The office is charged with managing court records and court orders — serving more than 400 judges across Chicago and suburban Cook County. Now just a few months into her term, Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos is out with a new progress report.
Catholic Leaders, Educators Reflect on Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy

2 months ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Catholic Leaders, Educators Reflect on Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died Monday after making his last public appearance to bless thousands for Easter Sunday. He was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, known as a humble change agent who often clashed with traditional Catholics. Roman Catholic leaders are now reflecting on his 12 years in the papacy and the future of the church.
Sueños Music Festival Returning to Grant Park for 4th Year

Mar 27, 2025 | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Sueños Music Festival Returning to Grant Park for 4th Year Get ready to salsa, bachata and cumbia in Grant Park again this spring. Sueños Music Festival is soon returning for its fourth year. The celebration of Latino culture features musical artists from across Latin America, this time bringing Shakira, Don Omar, Peso Pluma and more to the stage.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on the Trump Administration, Cuts to the Department of Education

Mar 12, 2025 | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on the Trump Administration, Cuts to the Department of Education Illinois is facing challenges in the still early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, and the state is pushing back. Democratic officials are sounding the alarm — and in some cases filing legal challenges — about the president’s flurry of executive orders and policy changes. Illinois Lt. Gov.

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Emily Soto

Articles

After Marathon Springfield Session, Illinois Lawmakers Look Ahead to What’s Next

Chicago Housing Commissioner on Green Social Housing Initiative, Department Spending

Chicago Housing Commissioner on Green Social Housing Initiative, Building New Homes

Proposal Would Allow Illinois Community Colleges to Offer Some 4-Year Degrees, Which Advocates Say Benefits Nontraditional Students

Proposal Would Allow Illinois Community Colleges to Offer Some 4-Year Degrees, Which Advocates Say Benefits Nontraditional Students

Advocates Say Cuts to Head Start Could Be Devastating for Illinois Families

Cook County Circuit Court Clerk on Department Oversight, Increased Access to Public Records

Catholic Leaders, Educators Reflect on Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy

Sueños Music Festival Returning to Grant Park for 4th Year

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on the Trump Administration, Cuts to the Department of Education