Apr 3, 2025
A Better Chicago Releases State of Our Youth 2025 Report
The report shares seven key insights about Chicago’s youth
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Press Releases
Mar 11, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks Chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz Joins A Better Chicago’s Board of Directors
Danny has been a key partner for A Better Chicago since 2020
Feb 25, 2025
A Better Chicago Announces New Investments in Three Youth-Serving Organizations
Project One Ten, Rush Education and Career Hub (REACH), and Springboard Collaborative will each receive grants
In the News
April 16, 2025
How are Chicago’s youth faring in 2025?
April 14, 2025
Beth Swanson: What is the state of Chicago’s youths?
April 9, 2025
A Better Chicago report sheds light on the city’s youth
November 4, 2024
Adelante Chicago, a Better Chicago and Braven
October 24, 2024
Chicago’s youth can shine if they get the right support
November 30, 2023
A New Chicago Dashboard Tracks How Youth are Faring in Every Corner of the City
October 25, 2023
Embedding mental health support in all youth programs shows real results
November 14, 2022
A Better Chicago Fights Poverty by Scaling Promising Opportunities
January 11, 2022
Who steps up for Chicago’s children when others walk out?
October 12, 2021
A Better Chicago to grant $7M targeting mental health for CPS students recovering from pandemic learning loss
March 15, 2021
Now is the time to reimagine learning
July 2, 2020
Collective Action: An NFL Player Steps Up for At Risk Youth in Chicago
April 21, 2020
Khalil Mack donates $350,000 to A Better Chicago
April 20, 2020
Mack Donates $350,000 to COVID-19 Relief Fund
April 10, 2020
How Chicagoans Can Help People Struggling During Coronavirus Pandemic
April 7, 2020
Illinois Playbook: Coronavirus Updates
September 11, 2019
What’s Next for a Venture Philanthropy Fund that Is Laser-Focused on Chicago?
August 16, 2019
We Know How to Help Break the Cycle of Poverty for Kids. So Let’s Do It.
March 6, 2019
Beth Swanson Has Been Named CEO of A Better Chicago
March 6, 2019