Take Action to Support Afterschool Funding Today!
ACT Now is spearheading a sign on letter to Governor JB Pritzker to encourage him to fund afterschool in the FY 26 state budget. To ensure more equitable funding for afterschool and youth [...]
After-School Funding Crisis — Please help today!
Dear Friends, Since last year, CAPE has been one of many after-school program providers across the state of Illinois fighting to maintain funding. In 2023, the Illinois State Board of […]
CAPE Parent’s Voices Unite at Telpochcalli School with Chicago Tribune
On Thursday, October 10th Chicago Tribune journalist Ikram Mohamed met parents of CAPE students at Telpochcalli School in Little Village. Read Ikram’s article here. Telpochcalli is one of [...]
North-Grand High School Music Director Fabian Lopez Advocates for After-School Programming
At North-Grand High School, we use music classes as a catalyst for academic and social change and development. As an example, students are expected to maintain good standing grades across […]
Lights on After School: Keep the Lights On!
The Governor of Illinois has proclaimed today, October 24, 2024, Lights on Afterschool Day! JB Pritzker enthusiastically endorses LOA and is committed to the education of youth in the state. […]
ACT Now After School Rally
This morning we joined ACT Now for a rally to urge the state to issue afterschool funding, and heard testimonies from impacted programs, community members, students, and parents. The fight […]
After School Funding Action Alert
9/5/2024 Update: As of September 5, 2024, no new information has been forthcoming from any government officials about plans to solve the statewide after-school funding crisis. In August, CAPE [...]
