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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Press Releases
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
In the News
October 10, 2025
Noon Business Lunch: China tariff threat, skilled trade jobs, Chicago youth survey
September 29, 2025
Deportation fears are new stressor for many Chicago youth
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
April 1, 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch: Communication mistakes, brand pivot, tax tips
November 18, 2024
Wintrust Business Lunch: Reliable cars, Grubhub sold, A Better Chicago
November 4, 2024
Adelante Chicago, a Better Chicago and Braven
October 24, 2024
Chicago’s youth can shine if they get the right support
October 23, 2024
3rd Annual Grape + Grain Auction Raises Funds To Lift Youth From Poverty
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
May 8, 2023
Nonprofit is helping City Colleges of Chicago students make it to the finish line
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
October 1, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, A Better Chicago partner to invest $2 million in West Side
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