Emily Soto

3 days 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.

5 days ago | news.wttw.com | Emily Soto

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1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.