Malcolm X College West Campus to hold 5th Annual Community Day on Friday, August 14, 2026
August 3, 2026
CHICAGO— (August 4, 2026) -The public is invited to attend Community Day at Malcolm X College West Campus from 10am to 3pm on Friday, August...
Meaghan Lindgren recently completed the After 22 Occupational, Life and Academic Skills Program at Richard J. Daley College, enjoys the moment with her mother
July 28, 2026
Meaghan Lindgren, of Mt. Greenwood, recently completed the After 22 Occupational, Life and Academic Skills (After 22/OLAS) program at Richard J. Daley College. The...
Daughter’s cancer fight inspires mom to finish high school, help other families, go on to enroll in college
July 17, 2026
Tracey Hartman said she’d finish high school some day, but that day never came. “I had numerous jobs. I was a salon manager. I always...
City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College and the Anixter Center Celebrate its Third Cohort of Student Completers of the After 22/OLAS program
July 17, 2026
City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College and the Anixter Center Celebrated the Third Cohort of Student Completers of the After 22/OLAS program on...
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,...
Olive-Harvey College expands forklift educational training program to George Washington High School students, and for the first time, offering a credit course at its South Chicago Campus
June 3, 2026
Later this summer, the Forklift Operation program will be open to the general public. CHICAGO—(June 3, 2026) - Today, Olive-Harvey College (OHC) announced it expanded...
Crain's Chicago Business reports: Building on its reputation, Chicago area, City Colleges of Chicago, becomes a force for workforce development
May 11, 2026
Pictured is Wilbur Wright College student and its Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Anas Ahmed. As reported by Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago is doubling down on...
WGN News reports: How a Kennedy-King College graduate is an inspiring example to her children and anyone who wants to go back to school
May 10, 2026
Tiara Davis graduated with high honors from Kennedy-King College and will begin pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer science at Illinois Institute of Technology this...
Kennedy-King College Professor and Auto Tech expert shares advice with Axios: How to navigate Chicago's flooded roads
April 15, 2026
Tuesday night's storms were a preview of the heavier downpours Chicago can expect over the next 25 years, according to a recent University of Illinois bulletin. Story excerpt...
New $5M initiative trains Chicagoans for healthcare jobs
March 7, 2026
A powerful new investment aimed at strengthening the city’s workforce is set to open doors for thousands of residents seeking meaningful careers. The Pritzker Traubert Foundation has...
Chicago Talent Challenge: Connecting Thousands of Chicagoans to Good Jobs, Hear the Conversation
March 3, 2026
Chicagoans need access to good jobs with family-sustaining wages, and employers need to fill critical roles quickly. To build these connections, the Pritzker Traubert Foundation...
Fox Chicago reports: DMG MORI expanding, will bring new jobs to Chicago, trainings for City Colleges of Chicago students
February 24, 2026
Governor Pritzker announces $40.5 million expansion of DMG Mori in Illinois at Richard J. Daley College. Company to create 74 new jobs and launch workforce...
Richard J. Daley College Receives Community Project Funding Secured by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García to Create Inclusive Classrooms and Strengthen its After 22 Program, Expanding Opportunities for all Students
February 19, 2026
Pictured from the left: Interim President of Richard J. Daley College Peggy Korellis, Chancellor Juan Salgado, U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, and Associate Vice Chancellor...
CREF Showcases Grant Recipient Schools at SEMA Show
November 9, 2025
Educators and students from Kennedy-King College represented the school at the CREF Benchmark Awards Breakfast. This year’s CREF Benchmark Awards Breakfast, held Nov. 5 during...
ABC 7 Chicago reports: Olive-Harvey College Offers Drone Training Programs for Public, Affordable Courses for Hobbyists and Professionals
October 21, 2025
Pictured are David Watkins aka as “Mr. Dave” drone instructor at Olive-Harvey College (OHC) and Julian Johnson, drone student at OHC. Both joined ABC 7...
Citizen Newspaper reports: ComEd Crew Leader Finds Career That Changes His Life
October 14, 2025
ComEd Crew Leader Finds Career That Changes His Life Mark Muhammad enrolled in the Overhead Electrical Line Worker program at Dawson Technical Institute. He was...
