Mar 31, 2026
A Better Chicago Releases 2026 State of Our Youth Report
Report offers new insights into key trends shaping the lives, well-being, educational outcomes, and future of Chicago youth.
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The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
Mar 18, 2026
Civic Leader Matthew Brewer Joins A Better Chicago’s Board of Directors
A Better Chicago, the city’s only venture philanthropy dedicated to expanding transformative opportunities for underserved youth, announced today that Matthew Brewer has joined its Board of Directors.
Feb 5, 2026
A Better Chicago Makes a $500,000 Investment in Chicago Scholars to Expand Successful REACH Pathways to Middle School Students
Chicago Scholars’ REACH Pathways is an app that provides personalized college and career readiness support to Chicago students
Jan 27, 2026
A Better Chicago Launches Every Day Counts Initiative to Combat Rising Chronic Absenteeism with $2M First Year Investment
A Better Chicago announces new initiative to address chronic absenteeism and strengthen student-belonging in Chicago
Oct 8, 2025
A Better Chicago Names Adtalem Chairman and CEO Steve Beard as Board Chair
Steve Beard has been named Chair of A Better Chicago's Board of Directors
Sep 23, 2025
A Better Chicago Announces 2025 Youth Survey Results Revealing Mental Health Concerns, Deportation Fears, and more
A Better Chicago announces results of 2025 Youth Survey and Focus Groups
Jun 4, 2025
A Better Chicago Announces New Investments in Two Youth-Serving Organizations Totaling $375K
Meet Our Newest Portfolio Organizations!
Apr 3, 2025
A Better Chicago Releases State of Our Youth 2025 Report
The report shares seven key insights about Chicago’s youth