Chicago's education system is on the cusp of a significant shift. The upcoming election for the Chicago Board of Education will determine the direction of the district, and candidates are vying for seats promising to put public concerns first. But what does this mean for the city's neighborhood scho
Local election funding, designed to prevent corruption, has instead become a goldmine for politicians and their teams. The system matches public funds with citizen donations at an 8-to-1 ratio, making it extremely lucrative. For example, a $250 donation can get up to $4,250 in matching funds! This s
Last week, an invitation for a fundraising event caused quite a stir. The event, "South Boston for Mayor Michelle Wu," was set to take place at Amrheins restaurant on West Broadway from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. It listed Gregory Lally as part of the host committee. But here's where thing
Last month, former President Trump’s campaign team gathered a whopping $160 million in donations. That’s a lot of money! The interesting part? Nearly all of it came from small contributions. We're talking about 96% of the total donations being under $200 each. That shows there are many people who be
The television industry is in a state of change. Traditional ways of funding shows through broadcasters and distributors aren't as dependable as they used to be. So, what are TV professionals doing? They’re looking for new financing methods that have worked well in the indie film world. At Iberseri
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to choose between helping people after a hurricane and dealing with a lot of newcomers. That's kind of what Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is doing right now, and he's getting some heat for it. He said that the Federal Emergency Management
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has just wrapped up a funding round, hitting a staggering $157 billion valuation. This milestone is thanks to $6.6 billion from investors like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank. The secret sauce? ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, which has taken gen
OpenAI, the AI company co-founded by Elon Musk, has just scored a massive $6.6 billion in funding. This puts its value at an astonishing $157 billion, making it the priciest startup on the planet. The investors? Big names like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia. But here's where things get intere
Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in its wake, affecting 14 counties in South Carolina. In the aftermath of the disaster, President Biden took swift action to declare a major disaster, unlocking federal funding for those in need. This decision is a crucial step towards restarting the live
California's public education system is facing a major crisis due to the state's failure to comply with its education budget formula, Proposition 98. The formula, approved by voters in 1988, guarantees minimum funding amounts for California public schools and community colleges. However, Governor Ga
